Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I don't like the word restrictions as much as directives. I understand they should be neutral and fair, but they have to adopt policy approaches that really encourage the public interest."

"I would join my colleague, Senator Booker, in his remarks about immigration, which I have fought to reform and been proud to work on very actively in the two and a half years."

"Do you see that program continuing?"

"We are a nation of immigrants. And we should be welcoming and embracing a form of energy and initiative and talent which are exemplified by all three of you."