Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"But attacks on the courts that undermine the faith and confidence of the public in the credibility of our courts are a real blow to judicial independence, are they not?"

"Thanks, Mr. Chairman."

"I would like to enter several letters from outside organizations into the record."

"I would urge you to reconsider. I think the test that you are imposing is out of touch with the reality of what assault weapons do."