Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"we need to expedite the process, and to upgrade the fairness, consistency, and transparency, which means changing the process, not the rules."

"the proposed rules that were issued on May 29, 2014--were unacceptable. Not just unacceptable as a matter of policy, but actually illegal, as contrary to law."

"I have great respect for the sovereignty of our Native American tribes."

"We need to be careful as to what we do to the process, as well as what we may do to the rules."