Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Well, if I were a rider listening to this testimony, I would be dumbfounded and outraged."

"Thanks for holding this hearing. I, too, very much welcome this profoundly significant discussion of health care issues."

"And that the approach be, in effect, evidence-based and that it be consistent with patient safety?"

"I want to thank you personally for your understanding on behalf of myself, and I think I speak for Senator Hoeven."