Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"My hope is that Newtown will be remembered not just as a place but as a promise, and that we use this tragedy as a means of transforming the debate, the discussion, the action that we need to make Ame..."

"We need to enforce the reasonable gun laws on the books, which we do not currently do."

"I want to express my appreciation to you for your sensitivity and your condolences, and so many of my colleagues for theirs as well."

"I want to say a particular thanks, as others have, to Captain Kelly and to Gabby Giffords for your courage and strength in being here today."