Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Thank you all for your willingness to serve, and I look forward to considering your nominations."

"It should not be the kind of marathon that it has been, in many instances, for many of our nominees."

"If I may ask you, Ms. Mason, I noticed that a number of the letters of support--well, you have a diverse group of people writing on your behalf, a very impressive list, but I was particularly interest..."

"Your leadership has been really tremendous in this area."