Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I applaud Senator Blumenthal for all he has done in the past and his continuing effort."

"I want to thank Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa for giving me this opportunity."

"The time has truly come for all of us to join together and take strong action to eradicate tick-borne diseases and stop the needless suffering of so many families in Connecticut, in New York, and all ..."

"I am thankful for the opportunity but wonder how many times we can document the pain of constituents without change."