Richard Blumenthal actually said...

I want to second all my colleagues in thanking each of you for your extraordinary service to our Nation over so many years.

Considering the gap that we are approaching in submarine capabilities, wouldn't it be wise to consider building three submarines a year?

I led a letter to President Obama, with a number of my colleagues, calling for immediate enforcement of sanctions against Iran.

This weapons platform will be critical to our national defense throughout the century.