Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I would like your commitment, on behalf of myself and other colleagues who are very intent that the will of Congress be carried out, that this project go forward."

"The mission of rescuing our warfighters in peril is one of predominant urgency."

"Would you agree that rescission of that one would send a message about the stability and the new era that we're entering to our National Guard and Reserve?"

"I believe that the collaborative process works better."