Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Statement of Senator Blumenthal"

"I will have someone in my office follow up with you. I really appreciate you being here today."

"What can be done to both reform the finances and address the short-term crisis? And is that a very dire crisis literally weeks away?"

"I think it is a function of finding a way to help veterans find jobs, fill the need in the commercial side, and get mariners who are needed for our national security sealift purposes."