Richard Blumenthal actually said...

I want to talk about one specific area that is important to nursing homes, which is the shortage of nurses.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Thank you for affording us this opportunity to be here today with some really exceptionally qualified nom...

Unfortunately, it was blocked from passage. I am hoping that maybe my Republican colleagues this time around will join in supporting it.

It's a point of particular personal pride, and joy, for me, because I have known Judge Oliver for close to 20 years.