Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"the connection of their service has a consequence--a dramatic consequence--to the health and well-being of their children and grandchildren."

"I think there ought to be a center that can be held accountable."

"Ultimately, we can use all the rhetoric we want in this room, but the rhetoric is no good without real action."

"Well, I think that is a very genteel and nice way of saying you want a safe propellant and so you are going with a company that does not use ammonium nitrate. Correct?"