Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"So, soft-pedaling the plastic really is profoundly important, not only in an immediate economic sense, but also in terms of the long-term trends that you've identified?"

"The other trend that, obviously, is at play here is the higher ratio of debt to wealth."

"So if it were made clear that this program is completely voluntary, that objection, again, would be addressed."

"Every homeowner deserves this type of assistance."