Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"the FISA represents a brilliant compromise reached by the legislative branch in a constitutionally uncertain area."

"I think it is important that there be some form of adversarial process, especially when these issues raise questions of constitutional interpretation or statutory interpretation that are new."

"You cannot do intelligence in public because the targets are the most interested in how you do it."

"I have to express some doubts about the idea of appointing a counsel from outside the Government."