Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Thank you, Chair Collins, and thanks to you and Senator McCaskill for having this hearing and beginning on such a profoundly important note."

"I do not mean in any way to cast aspersions on them, but there is a lot of potential here for making a difference by mandating reporting."

"He directed a public messaging campaign and outreach effort."

"Rebuilding those bridges and our roads and other critical infrastructure is absolutely critical."