Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"It mandates federal contractors to fund this proposed system."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. First of all, let me thank Senator Durbin for his very important and really significant proposal addressing a problem that I think all of us agree is an issue most Americans f..."

"I want to thank Senator Durbin for advancing this debate and for a proposal that I think addresses many of the weaknesses and needs in the present system."

"But I take it you do not disagree with the disclosure mandates, regardless of how the aggregates and the coordination is done."