Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Finally, we hear a lot about readiness and about the impact of sequester on readiness."

"Given the stringency--and you have heard a number of my colleagues talk about the possible continuing of the sequester even though many like myself believe that it would be unwise and really unjustifi..."

"In a more perfect world--not a perfect world necessarily, but a more ideal world, that program would be implemented without the delay."

"We are, in effect, supporting Bashar Assad."