Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I want to suggest that every Inspector General ought to be assured and given a commitment in writing that they will continue in office unless the President decides, for some reason relating to miscond..."

"You are ultimately the source of vigilance and enforcement against corruption and wrongdoing in our Federal Government without regard to partisan advantage and without respect to fear or favor from th..."

"And in your case, Mr. Roth?"

"Wouldn't it be helpful to have a clear pledge from the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice as to the provisions of these court orders and a clear commitment to respect and ab..."