Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Thank you, Senator Corker, and my thanks to you for holding this hearing today and focusing on an issue that I think has not only financial and fiscal implications, but also potential dangers for cons..."

"I think the reservation that you have expressed has been articulated, at least in my experience, in State legislatures when these issues arose."

"And that may be true in a variety of criminal cases where the prosecution has the continuing burden of proof..."

"Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman."