Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Our defense industrial base is often unappreciated, our civilian workforce and the tremendous skills they bring to the production at Electric Boat."

"This decision is a tremendous setback for an effort that really has been ongoing for years, if not decades."

"I am very regretful and disappointed that the decision has been made to abandon it after devoting a billion dollars."

"I strongly believe that the cost will increase, the cost per submarine, and that we will be at severe risk."