Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"In your view, what can be done to increase the reporting, the reliability and the completeness of reporting?"

"Are we making progress? You know, are we making any strides in combating and fighting this disease?"

"The advisory committee giving patients and victims a seat at the table, giving them a voice to be heard, I think will help to increase awareness in the medical community."

"I am pleased to submit this testimony to the permanent record of the hearing of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee."