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."

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

"It is also about hypocrisy, how vast sums of money can induce individuals and institutions to betray their own values."

"I am betting--because I never want to bet against America--that America will be on your side, thick or thin."