Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Without a background check now, do you have any effective way of enforcing that law, the prohibition on ammunition purchases? No."

"I am looking for ways to modify this proposal so as to perhaps make it voluntary and give licensed dealers the access that they need to the system."

"If we are serious about these gun violence prevention laws that keep ammunition and firearms out of the hands of criminals, we need to strengthen and bolster that NICS system."

"I would like your commitment, again, to work with me and others here on the possibility of an investigation based on those disclosures that undermine the good faith and fairness of that settlement."