Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I want to ask, speaking of bipartisan, Mr. Simons, as the potential future Chair, you would agree, would you not, that the Commission should consist of five Commissioners, not just four, and that it s..."

"I hope to work with, as a matter of fact, Senator Capito and you on ongoing solutions to this problem."

"I think there's a real opportunity here for this new populism that we see sweeping the country to be articulated and, in fact, enforced through your advocacy going beyond your narrow legal jurisdictio..."

"I led an amicus brief in support of a rehearing, and I hope that you will pursue an appeal vigorously to protect your jurisdiction and protect consumers."