Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Every state needs to adopt this and other services to help give homeowners a fighting chance."

"As I think you said, Senator, in your opening remarks, by enacting legislation in this area, the Congress would also be telling courts, not just Federal courts but State courts, that you should think ..."

"I think that concern is belied by the experience in Connecticut where we have a mandatory mediation program..."

"I realize my time has expired, but if it were made clear that there is no shift in legal burden, I gather that concern would be addressed."