Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"But there is no question that we need that Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine and that we need to provide sufficient resources without additional delay."

"I must say I do not have too much doubt you will be confirmed. I expect you have heard much the same from others on this committee. I certainly will be supporting you in that vote."

"Does that mean that they are out in the field less, that they are sitting in classrooms rather than firing live rounds somewhere?"

"I strongly believe that we should not take the commander out of the process in terms of dealing with disciplinary issues, in particular in this case, sexual assault."