Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"In fact, in seeking to uphold statutes, lawyers begin, if they represent either a State or the United States, with the argument that every statute that is passed by this legislative body, which repres..."

"The inability to fill those 1,100 slots in my view would be really a disservice to the FBI and severely disadvantage this great organization, and I hope you agree with me in that."

"I am unhappy and frustrated with the most recent efforts by the administration to send a message in this area."

"civil rights is indeed this joint venture among Federal, State, and local partners."