Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"We owe it to our veterans to rebuild that infrastructure."

"I would like your commitment to work with this Committee and ensure that the VA prioritizes infrastructure, rebuilding, and most especially, obviously, for the interests of our Connecticut veterans, t..."

"I want to congratulate and thank you again, and I will very enthusiastically support your nomination on the condition that you come to Connecticut and visit us there."

"The American people need and deserve strong, robust action to deal with the crisis."