Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"The global Internet should similarly be free and open, and to that end, the United States has a responsibility to lead by example."

"We must protect the rights of consumers."

"If there is a form of consumer complaint that is common and passionate among the people of Connecticut, it is unwanted calls."

"I do believe that the present penalties in the TCPA are inadequate as a deterrent for the bad actors and repeated violators."