Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"If I were your mom or your parent, or if you were one of my two sons who has served in our military, one in the Marine Corps Reserve, the other in the Navy, my opinion would be--and I would be angry a..."

"I'd invite any of the other members of the panel to comment."

"And are people secure in the confidentiality and anonymity of the service that's provided?"

"My time has expired, but if you could provide in greater detail, perhaps in written form, to our committee, any of you, specific, concrete examples of how this system can really enable greater access,..."