Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"If confirmed, will you review the decisions and guidance of the Army records correction boards with regards to the denial of Vietnam veterans' requests for discharge upgrades?"

"I will be supporting Senator Hagel."

"I believe there is a reason that we afford the President some prerogative in choosing his team, which is, ultimately, the President that we hold accountable for his policies."

"I'd like your personal commitment, as CENTCOM commander, that you will personally review these cases and use the authority you have to stop U.S. taxpayers' money from being funneled to the Taliban."