Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"These crimes are more than just superficial or passing in their impact. They are enduring because they go to the core of what people trust."

"the very powerful effect of the announced actions so far in bringing down prices and convincing the speculators that they are on the wrong side of history"

"I want to thank Senator Durbin for his very passionate and persevering commitment to this cause."

"They are such an enormous potential asset to this country, as Senator Durbin and Senator Franken have expressed so powerfully."