Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I cannot recommend her highly enough to be Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning at the VA."

"although basic research does not begin with a particular practical goal; when you look at the results over the years, it ends up being one of the most practical things government does."

"We need to redress that injustice and misfortune for them and for our Nation."

"I think that has to be a priority for you, for Mr. Gibson, for the entire VA leadership."