Richard Blumenthal actually said...

If we want an economic driver for the state of Connecticut, it's improved and more frequent and faster rail service.

Our infrastructure is in the position that it is in because all of us... have not been adequate stewards.

And are you saying that the fact that it was 6 years beyond its normal design life was irrelevant or should be dismissed as a possible cause...

I strongly share the view, that our nation needs to make additional investments in infrastructure.