Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I want to thank you for your service to our Nation, as well as your wife, Debbie, and your children, Katie and Colin."

"I know you're working closely with my colleague Senator Booker and others from New Jersey and New York on a plan for the Hudson River tunnels."

"I would like your commitment to work with me in developing a long-term plan to rebuild the Northeast Corridor beyond just those tunnels, especially the aging bridges and tracks that we have in Connect..."

"I fought hard to achieve--and I appreciate the cooperation of Chairman Thune and Ranking Member Nelson in helping advance that effort."