Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I am very concerned, as Senator Coons articulated so well, about a number of Senator Sessions' views on issues which seem to be out of the mainstream and hostile to basic civil rights and liberties."

"the role that you would have as United States Attorney General ought to be not just another Government lawyer, but as a champion of civil rights and liberties and the Nation's legal conscience."

"He should be a champion, a zealous advocate of rights and liberties that are increasingly under threat in this country."

"I would hope that you would consider appointing special counsel in cases where there may be a conflict of interest involving the President."