Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"My concern is that your argument or justification for the merger seems to depend on asserting that antitrust principles and precedent such as we would apply to almost any other industry simply should ..."

"I want to again express my appreciation."

"I view this hearing as tremendously and profoundly important."

"I am very proud to join in the fight that Senator Schumer has so courageously waged over many, many years."