Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Unfortunately, I have got to--I am probably the only Senator at this point who has not voted, and I have to apologetically excuse myself to do so."

"I want to thank each of you for being here. Your testimony has been remarkably helpful and effective, and I will be calling on you again in the course of my work on this issue personally."

"I think that the proposal that I will be making in my legislation is very similar to the suggestion you have made."

"I think moving in this direction would not only be good for the credibility of the Court, but good for the ultimate justice of the outcome and protecting rights and liberties."