Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Russia has deployed two brigades of ground-launched cruise missiles that United States officials say violate the INF Treaty."

"I am extremely alarmed by this violation of the INF Treaty and what it represents strategically in that part of the world."

"That is because, as you put it well in your testimony, it increases Putin's asymmetric options as this missile capability is built."

"I welcome your focus on this issue, and if there is anything I can do or I hope the committee can do..."