Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"You are an eminently qualified nominee for the First Circuit Court of Appeals, and I'll be pleased to support you."

"I always found Sarah Russell to be even-handed in her approach to issues. It goes without saying that she is a person of towering intellect and unquestioned integrity."

"I'm very honored to support Sarah Russell, a nominee for the District of Connecticut Federal court."

"I might just say, coincidentally, a number of us met this morning with various veteran service organizations."