Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"The Connecticut Senate candidate said he misspoke but will not allow a few misplaced words to impugn his record of service."

"On a few occasions, I have misspoken about my service. And I regret that, and I take full responsibility."

"This may strike many on both sides of the aisle as going too far and greatly overstepping a direct answer to the Carcieri decision."

"I want to say at the outset that I not only respect their views but certainly am deeply moved by their stories."