Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Thank you to the advocates who have joined us today. And I want to thank Senator Padilla and other Members of the Committee for their steadfast support of measures that will stop that epidemic of gun ..."

"In fact, gun deaths have recently surpassed any other kinds of deaths affecting children."

"Ethan's Law simply requires that guns be safely stored."

"I think these kinds of investments and incentives have enormous payback. They are truly an investment with tremendous dividends, and I hope that we will continue funding these kinds of services."