Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Can you assure us that you will take action in the event that any foreign government seeks to manipulate a member of the White House staff?"

"I continue to believe, speaking only for myself, that it continues to be defective."

"But, he's never given you orders to take any specific action either to deter or retaliate against Russia for its act of war on our country."

"Would you agree with me that Russia committed an act of war against the United States by interfering in our past election, as detailed graphically and dramatically by that indictment?"