Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I appreciate what you said about veterans helping other veterans which seems to be the most productive way to help veterans."

"when voluntary agreements fail to provide for compliance, it seems to me that is the classic instance, assuming that the public interest is involved, where a law is appropriate."

"Is there something that either Congress or the FTC can provide to you that would make those voluntary standards or agreements easier to reach?"

"Isn't it appropriate for Congress to act now, given that, again, for whatever reason the voluntary agreements don't seem to be forthcoming?"