Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"there seem to be very broad reservations--perhaps I should say opposition--to the idea of a board of directors"

"these claims do not seek handouts or hand-ups. They seek benefits that were earned through service and sacrifice."

"the present system is broken. The President thinks so. The VSOs think so. Our veterans think so."

"I believe that the Veterans First bill is a dramatic and historic step forward, and any additional funds required to support it should come from non-veterans programs."