Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I want to express my appreciation for the work done by the men and women who work for you in so quickly reacting and the enormous effort that it took to construct that temporary station."

"And the normal design life is 30 years."

"I want to join, by the way, in your expressing appreciation to Governor Malloy and to Commissioner Redeker for their commitment to improving infrastructure."

"I remain optimistic that we can get the job done."