Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"if you see us doing something that you have an objection to or perceive there might be a benefit challenge to, come to us first"

"I believe that the Veterans First bill is a dramatic and historic step forward, and any additional funds required to support it should come from non-veterans programs."

"time is not on our side, time is not on the veterans' side, when there is delay on appeals of these claims."

"I should state for the record my own view that there really should be no requirement as to a pay for when we are taking about benefits for veterans."