Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"there is a need for multiple icebreakers to maintain a year-round presence in the high latitudes."

"compared to the Russians, we are at a severe disadvantage in the Arctic. We have two icebreakers there. They have 40, with another 11 in development."

"We are strongly committed to do anything and everything to make that museum a reality."

"the U.S. needs to pay attention to what's going on in the Arctic."