Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"It would also be counter to our safety mission, as it would cruelly and unfairly have us pit vulnerable populations against each other when it comes to making safety decisions."

"This Executive Order does not apply to independent agencies, including the Consumer Product Safety Commission."

"I would respectfully request that you address this issue with the urgency that I think is required here."

"And you are committed to fully funding the research necessary to get to the bottom of these questions. Correct?"