Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I appreciate the opportunity to strongly support the Administration's proposal to create a Federal agency dedicated solely to protecting consumer interests in financial products and markets, and prese..."

"The new agency--a consumer financial guardian--promises to be a powerful watchdog and protector, and a partner of State attorneys general in fighting for our citizens."

"We can't have a functioning economy if Harry and Louise can't safely invest and borrow without fear of being cheated by greedy banks and Wall Street firms."

"This financial State partnership was riven and destroyed by excessive resort to Federal preemption."