Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"In the U.S. military, in DOD over the last 5 years, there have been five sexual assault cases where a convening authority has reversed the decision."

"I want to join my colleagues, Secretary Donley, in thanking you for your excellent service to our Nation."

"I think it also undermines the credibility of the convening authority to make prosecutorial decisions in the first place."

"I think the BRAC process has shown itself to be cost-ineffective rather than a means of saving money."