Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Your supposed watchdog agency had neither bark nor bite and, in fact, led consumers to have a false sense of security."

"Well, I would like a more solid date."

"I'd also like to ask you what you feel--taking up Senator Klobuchar's argument--what you feel can be done to expand the resources that you devote to investigation of defects."

"So you do support that legislation. I'm delighted to hear that you will support it, if that's your testimony."