Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"public service is in your blood. It is part of who you are, and, I thank you for that ethic and tradition."

"I hope that will be a priority for you and that you can commit that women's care for veterans at the VA facility in New Haven... will be a priority for you."

"Ultimately, the victims are not just those veterans, but also taxpayers, because it is taxpayer money that often is lost."

"This letter provides the requested follow-up to your question to me at the July 17, 2014 Senate Subcommittee Hearing."