Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"The test that you are imposing here is out of touch with the real world and the impact on real lives."

"Assault weapons were designed to kill people, were they not?"

"But assault weapons are equally destructive, and the evidence for them is equally compelling, that is, the evidence for a ban on assault weapons, which is what the majority in Heller II in your court ..."

"I just want to express to you my fear and my deep concern that you will not apply the law to the facts."