Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"In fact, that concept of narrow protection is that there should be preemption only if state laws are inconsistent with Federal law and then only to the extent of the inconsistency."

"I am disturbed that these major retailers have in fact moved to block innovations."

"The extensive breach reporting requirements currently in place for banks provide an effective basis for any national data breach reporting requirement for businesses generally."

"I would suggest that that approach to preemption is broader than this committee should consider."