Richard Blumenthal actually said...

The Internet's incredible economic success has been made possible because it is an open platform.

Without strong open Internet protections, those voices will go to the back of the line. This is simply unacceptable and undemocratic.

Thank you. Well, I want to thank all of you for giving us the benefit of your wisdom and insight on this very, very important issue.

Your supposed watchdog agency had neither bark nor bite and, in fact, led consumers to have a false sense of security.