Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I think strictly from an appearance standpoint, that could be regarded as raising questions about the accountability as well as the transparency of that procedure."

"I hope to work with you and I hope you will work with me and other colleagues on trying to reform the FISA Court in that way."

"I have long said that protecting our national security and protecting Americans' fundamental rights are not and should not be mutually exclusive."

"I remain concerned that we have not yet struck the right balance between the intelligence-gathering needs of the FBI and the privacy rights of Americans."