Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"This episode is probably the most shameful and disgraceful incident of cover-up of sexual assault that I have seen in the United States military ever."

"There is one piece of legislation dealing with veteran suicide. But perhaps you could give us your assessment as to what more we can and should be doing, 'we' meaning not only the VA but also Congress..."

"I noticed that in your testimony, S. 1040, prohibiting smoking on the premises of any veterans facility, VHA facility, you recommend against our approving."

"I have the deepest sympathy for the families of 9/11 and support their efforts of obtaining information currently being withheld by the United States and Saudi governments."