Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"We need to move forward even more expeditiously than we have, and I think there is a growing sense, a bipartisan spirit of cooperation."

"In fact, the congressional delegation that I joined, as recently as August, met with at least one of the owners of those plants who indicated that their production is ongoing and the Pakistanis have t..."

"I would see no need for that kind of release if, in fact, the talks are ongoing."

"I have heard nothing. I have seen nothing that indicates they are making that kind of significant effort."