Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"The reality of third-party charges on telephone bills is a markedly different story, a profoundly different tale, and the fact of the matter is that it has not lived up to its potential."

"We appreciate the role played by then-Connecticut Attorney General Blumenthal."

"I would welcome more specific ideas from the State Attorneys General, from the FTC, and the FCC, and of course, from the industry as to how we can do better."

"If they were making less money, would there be a greater incentive to take stronger action?"