Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Your work is so critical to the credibility and trust of the public in our justice system."

"I would submit respectfully that that distinctly American system involves exactly what the President's panel recommended, namely, an advocate, an open system where possible, more transparency."

"I believe the integrity of a judge is, in fact, the cornerstone of our judicial system."

"I consider this hearing and others like it one of the most important things we do in the U.S. Senate."