Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Well, thank you, and I again want to thank you for your courage, there and here, and giving the entire Committee who will review this testimony, and their staffs, the benefit of this really firsthand ..."

"And that situation could be recurring for citizens around the globe at this moment given the lawlessness of many regimes in this world."

"the beauty of what you are talking about is that it is comprehensive."

"Thank you, Senator Schumer. Thank you for holding this hearing and for your leadership, longstanding leadership in this area."