Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I will have someone in my office follow up with you. I really appreciate you being here today."

"What can be done to both reform the finances and address the short-term crisis? And is that a very dire crisis literally weeks away?"

"I think it is a function of finding a way to help veterans find jobs, fill the need in the commercial side, and get mariners who are needed for our national security sealift purposes."

"Thanks, Madam Chairman. Thank you for having this hearing."