Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"As a Senator from a State that has seen those Black Hawks used in those domestic situations, and a State that has experienced hurricanes, floods, tornados, I strongly agree with you."

"If we can't field the force, we can't send them into combat, and we can't protect our Nation."

"My feeling is, we need a strong Army National Guard, which does not equate for it to have Apaches, helicopters that are designed solely for combat."

"I feel very strong about that. I think fundamental to this country is maintaining the All-Volunteer Force."