Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"There is really deepening bipartisan alarm at this happy talk, the apparent intent of the administration to clamp down on information and control the message more than keeping people safe."

"Public trust in public health is absolutely critical."

"I think that saying that there's no abuse of power, nothing wrong as long as the president feels it aids him in his reelection is absolutely reprehensible and irresponsible."

"It's more than opening the door. It is kind of throwing it wide for all kinds of views. Anything that's done for reelection purposes is OK? That can't be the law."