Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I have strongly opposed any measures to cut Social Security."

"I think those suggestions or recommendations are excellent as a starting point, and certainly we may want to consider going beyond them based on what we've heard and what we may find out."

"preserving and enhancing the use of those Federal dollars is one of the main reasons we are here today."

"these kinds of opportunities for students who otherwise wouldn't have access to college education is critically important."