Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"It is absolutely critical from my perspective that payment card systems be secure and protect consumer information."

"I have introduced a bill that I think builds on the very good measures that Senator Leahy and Senator Rockefeller have introduced to establish standards."

"network segmentation, two-factor authentication--and you also recommend the chip and PIN or something like it--would have at least helped to prevent this kind of massive breach."

"I applaud the President's initiative, and you were part of the task force that he has appointed."