Richard Blumenthal actually said...

I guess what I am suggesting here is that there needs to be an effort to rationalize all of these community-providing health care services

We view this--and there was a military phrase that I used to embrace and many of us know--one team, one fight.

part of aiding local law enforcement is determining what kinds of equipment and training really makes a difference to local law enforcement

I joined you in the view that the provision was unfortunate, and 'misguided,' I think, is probably a good word for it.