Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Isn't that pretty compelling evidence that the current level is inadequate and therefore, that your position that it should be adequately staffed should lead you to say more resources--many more resou..."

"I'd also appreciate any contention in detail that you have disputing the New York Times story."

"NHTSA information and interaction with the public over vehicle safety recalls will be vastly improved if more information about recalls and defects is available."

"I'd also like to ask you what you feel--taking up Senator Klobuchar's argument--what you feel can be done to expand the resources that you devote to investigation of defects."