Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I want to join Senator McCaskill in expressing my appreciation for the service of our intelligence community."

"Comparing it to the judgment made about weapons of mass destruction in the Iraq situation is totally a red herring, totally wrong."

"You have been resolute and steadfast in seeking to elevate public awareness and public consciousness about the importance of cyber attacks."

"I think some of the disparagement has been a terrible disservice to our Nation and to the very brave and courageous men and women who put their lives at risk."