Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"There is absolutely no sense of transparency. There is a loss of trust and commitment not just from police, but from the entire criminal justice community."

"Part of what we are experiencing across this country right now is a failure by many Americans... feel a total disconnect from the criminal justice system."

"Profiling is an ineffective law enforcement practice. It is detrimental to public safety and is antithetical to the constitutional right to equal protection under law."

"I hope that you will indicate your support for this legislation."