Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Certainly, I think many of us on the subcommittee share the views that have been expressed by Senator McCain about the difficulties in reaching combat readiness for this aircraft."

"I would ask both of you to support the legislation that Senator Markey and I have introduced."

"And defects are supposed to be reported, correct?"

"So that people should not drive on rough roads or with jarring events using one of the recalled unrepaired automobiles."