Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"The failure to provide the training and career opportunities to them that are needed, I think, would be one of the most catastrophic consequences of sequester."

"Our defense industrial base is often unappreciated, our civilian workforce and the tremendous skills they bring to the production at Electric Boat."

"This decision is a tremendous setback for an effort that really has been ongoing for years, if not decades."

"I am very regretful and disappointed that the decision has been made to abandon it after devoting a billion dollars."