Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Just because we have the ability to collect huge amounts of data does not mean that we should be doing it."

"I believe Congress has been complicit in the current complicated situation. We have not followed the President's lead in closing Guantanamo."

"I have long said that protecting our national security and protecting Americans' fundamental rights are not and should not be mutually exclusive."

"I think Americans will rely on you to defend their civil liberties in what are difficult times."