Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"All of you, I believe, would agree with me that the investigation should be as hard hitting, aggressive, thorough, and prompt as possible."

"I urged the Secretary of VA, Secretary Shinseki, to strongly consider--in fact, I recommended that he involve the Department of Justice because there is ample evidence--and, I emphasize, evidence, not..."

"I think that is a determination that unites us in this room and that accountability means changing the team, if necessary, at VA."

"And would it not be appropriate to ask for assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation or some other similar agency..."