Richard Blumenthal actually said...

I want to thank Senator Grassley for his shared interest in the Thompson Federal Prison.

I think that has to be a priority for you, for Mr. Gibson, for the entire VA leadership.

Without empirical data demonstrating that there is a widespread problem that must be addressed through the rules, we stand at the precipice ...

Thank you all for being here on a very, very important subject and one that really should have the attention of many more of our members...