Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I am delighted that you are committed, as is our veteran Secretary to fight like hell for our veterans."

"No one who is deserving should wait so that they are on death's door before the benefits are given."

"I hope that you will be able to come back to us, and I hope that you will commit to come back to us with specific steps you will take to prioritize those cases."

"I would appreciate that."