Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"our people are our greatest asset."

"I remain concerned, to put it mildly, with the fact that interoperability still is a goal not a reality."

"I want to join, Senator Hagel, in thanking you for your service."

"I would like the same kind of commitment that you have expressed very persuasively on the repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' on the issue of sexual assaults."