Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"What you are saying is that in the short term more resources and more people will help stem the rising tide, but over the long haul there have to be changes in the law and the process."

"In Connecticut, as you know, just to take one example, appeals are currently on hold because of the shift of resources to the initial filings of disability claims."

"What we need to do is partly enable and empower them, and partly get out of their way, but at the same time hold them accountable."

"I am proud that Senator Patty Murray has worked so hard with me."