Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I profoundly agree with the statement that we have heard again and again that our most important asset is our people."

"What is the reason that they are not brought to court martial?"

"Don't we have to enshrine in the law some basic protection of the criminal defendant when it comes to this disclosure?"

"Thank you all for your excellent work in a time of great challenge, and thanks to all the men and women who serve under you."