Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I want to begin by speaking about a U.S. Marine from Connecticut who unfortunately and tragically took his own life yesterday."

"We are going to go forward with or without the cooperation of the VA and the Administration."

"One of the goals that we are shooting for is to expand VA health care, understanding that the major function of the VA and their highest priority is to take care of those who are service-connected."

"I have focused on the electronic records challenges and, in fact, have sponsored the Servicemembers Electronic Health Records Act, along with Senator Nelson to address what I see as the unfortunate an..."