Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I think it really is designed to raise awareness and show our own commitment to fighting bigotry."

"Wouldn't it make sense to engage or involve the States and local governments more actively in this effort?"

"I want to express my appreciation to you for holding this hearing on this occasion, on the 1-year anniversary to the Health Care Reform Law."

"I think those suggestions or recommendations are excellent as a starting point, and certainly we may want to consider going beyond them based on what we've heard and what we may find out."