Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I think that the burden is on us to recognize that we are in extraordinary times."

"these delays have real-life consequences. They have consequences not just in money and unnecessary medical costs."

"the idea that Congress could direct OSHA to adopt a rule in a more expedited way than currently takes place is something that's in the GAO report as a possibility."

"The performance under this program ahead of schedule, under budget, consistently, and reliably is another extraordinary circumstance."