Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I remain concerned, to put it mildly, with the fact that interoperability still is a goal not a reality."

"I want to join, Senator Hagel, in thanking you for your service."

"I would like the same kind of commitment that you have expressed very persuasively on the repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' on the issue of sexual assaults."

"If confirmed, will you review the decisions and guidance of the Army records correction boards with regards to the denial of Vietnam veterans' requests for discharge upgrades?"