Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Very rarely. I can say not only as state attorney general but also as a former United States attorney, chief federal prosecutor in Connecticut, that this kind of letter is sent exonerating, it's rare,..."

"We have a very important obligation to make sure that legislation is passed if there was an obstruction to prevent it in the future."

"I firmly believe that Chairman Grassley, who is a straight shooter, would have no tolerance to shut down this investigation prematurely."

"I think he's made it and it's the right decision to have resigned. Very strongly, it is the right decision to have resigned."