Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Today's hearing agenda reflects the commitment of Members on both sides of the aisle to do right by this Nation's veterans and their families."

"the challenge here is to get at the root of the problem to protect the public interest, and the whistleblower is a means to protect veterans and the public interest."

"I had asked the question as to privacy and I am assuming that you can safeguard privacy, as well?"

"I am hopeful we can consider to advance this bill and other important education legislation, such as the Career Ready Student Veterans Act, through this Committee to ensure that our veterans have not ..."