Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Thanks, Mr. Chairman. Let me begin by thanking both the nominees here today for their willingness to serve and thank you to Senator Casey for being here, a staunch and very vigorous advocate of our ve..."

"Your success will be so important to our country, not your personal success, but your success in improving the quality and access and availability of health care to our veterans."

"Thank you for your willingness to serve and thank your family, Dr. Bari, if I have that name right, and your daughter, Jennifer, who are highly accomplished in their own right."

"We passed the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, which I helped to lead along with Senator McCain, Senator Isakson, and others."