Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Thank you. Well, I want to thank all of you for giving us the benefit of your wisdom and insight on this very, very important issue."

"It is the most important right, and the Internet is the greatest engine and the greatest platform that history has known for the individual's voice to be heard."

"The value of free speech is what distinguishes America, our protections for free speech."

"We should not be apologizing for voting. We should be applauded for moving forward."