Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"The only reason for Matt Gaetz's nomination is he's a Trump puppet. His loyalty to Trump is the only credible reason that he has been proposed. He will weaponize the Department of Justice for retribut..."

"I am hopeful that Republicans will take this major test of their integrity, their devotion to country above politics and stand up to Donald Trump."

"It's on them to stop this degradation and potential danger to the country and we're going to fight hard to bring this issue to the American people."

"The principle of accountability, I think, is very important."