Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Some of those applications might well be rejected."

"I hope that you will take a close look at some of these issues."

"As you well know, these collisions on tracks at rail grade crossings happen actually once every 3 hours, believe it or not, 2,000 every year across the country, causing more than 700 injuries and more..."

"I want to thank you both for your very dedicated work, and I appreciate the opportunity to work with both of you."