Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I think he is truly committed and passionate about men and women in uniform and about our veterans."

"I think in connection with that question, what additional kinds of resources we should consider stopping if there is no status of forces agreement?"

"What would have to change for those helicopters to be purchased from an American manufacturer such as Sikorsky or any of the others that are more than capable of providing better aircraft to the Afgha..."

"This program really has to be spared any impact as a result of sequester."