Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Well, that is a welcome development. I hope it will be accelerated and enhanced, and enlarged by proposed legislation like the Chairman's, which Senator Markey and I have joined."

"it would seem to guarantee a right that, in fact, is illusory."

"My impression of this hearing is that there's a bit of a Kabuki dance."

"It may be the normal practice in your industry, but not necessarily in all industries."