Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I know a number of my colleagues have remarked on the somewhat disturbing lack of appreciation in this Administration for scientific integrity."

"I'm going to run out of time."

"A hostile work environment for scientists is a threat to public health and safety, is it not?"

"Your boss-to-be, if you are confirmed, said that he wanted 'somebody who has a lot of space experience, a space professional.'"