Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"There is a series of circumstantial evidence. No conclusion reached yet, but certainly a basis to investigate."

"The president has called the special counsel's investigation and the investigation of the Judiciary Committee into that meddling and Trump collusion, alleged collusion with it as a hoax."

"It is significant because it demonstrates evidence of potential collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian interference."

"I think these answers have been very illuminating."