Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"if you see us doing something that you have an objection to or perceive there might be a benefit challenge to, come to us first"

"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."