Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Facebook, for years, was the best friend that data brokers could have."

"One of the central challenges of our time is becoming the potential threats posed by the Internet, such as data brokers, terrorist recruitment, Russia's continued interference in our elections."

"Mr. Chairman, I take umbrage at that."

"I'm concerned that the Federal agencies with a role... are not doing enough to protect our privacy and our democracy."