Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I think that there has to be a more realistic attitude about what the real-life consequences are of the agency's performance."

"So you do support that legislation. I'm delighted to hear that you will support it, if that's your testimony."

"I'd also like to ask you what you feel--taking up Senator Klobuchar's argument--what you feel can be done to expand the resources that you devote to investigation of defects."

"Well, I would like a more solid date."