Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I want to thank the Chairman for having this hearing on a very important topic."

"And that situation could be recurring for citizens around the globe at this moment given the lawlessness of many regimes in this world."

"Well, thank you, and I again want to thank you for your courage, there and here, and giving the entire Committee who will review this testimony, and their staffs, the benefit of this really firsthand ..."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Senator Schumer, and thank you all for your very moving and inspiring testimony here today."