Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"That is very good news in sending a message, a deterrent message about the severity and seriousness of this Administration in dealing with this kind of crime."

"the very powerful effect of the announced actions so far in bringing down prices and convincing the speculators that they are on the wrong side of history"

"the fraud evolves with the cycles of the housing market and varies by geographic region."

"I welcomed and applauded the decision to create the oil and gas price fraud working group within your task force."