Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I have introduced the Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act, which aims to strengthen the safeguards."

"I have been a long-standing advocate of protection for whistleblowers."

"We must ensure that our government remains trustworthy and effective."

"I have been tremendously impressed over the years by the dedication, whether it is in Puerto Rico after the hurricanes there or in Connecticut or elsewhere in the country, by the dedication of our civ..."