Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I'm disappointed and disgusted that he has been purged from this position and replaced with someone who is far less qualified."

"You know, the Trump transition team has mounted a relentless campaign of pressure, threatening and intimidating my colleagues."

"It sends a message to the House and to the Senate that Trump is going to put personal loyalty to him ahead of the national interest, and the United States security interests."

"We're seeing a very dangerous and tragic trend play out here."