Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"In my view, Mr. Secretary, you have that discretion right now. The statute does not require that you deny bond hearings."

"I have heard from a great many Connecticut constituents who have mixed-status families; parts of their families are here legally..."

"the importance of passing immigration reform so that we can address many of these questions."

"the lack of bond hearings for thousands of immigrants is a real concern for many of us, including myself."