Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"There is no question about the disparagement. There is no question about the dismissing and demeaning of the intelligence community, entirely unmerited."

"I want to join Senator McCaskill in expressing my appreciation for the service of our intelligence community."

"Comparing it to the judgment made about weapons of mass destruction in the Iraq situation is totally a red herring, totally wrong."

"You have been resolute and steadfast in seeking to elevate public awareness and public consciousness about the importance of cyber attacks."