Richard Blumenthal

I have very deep, serious concerns about Judge Gorsuch because I do believe that he may be coming to the court with an agenda that's out of the mainstream.

We're both from Connecticut, we've both advocated that there be enforcement of that statute

There's been a law on the books that requires, it's called, parity.

The effects and the goals of the Affordable Care Act in restraining and diminishing the growing cost of health care.

We can really save a lot of money through prevention and we can bring down the cost of medication.

People take their health for granted until they don't have it and then it becomes the most important thing in the world.

I will never question whether she has the experience and the determination necessary to lead this great agency.

The SBA plays an integral role in supporting small businesses financially but also encouraging them with expertise and experience.

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. They are the most vibrant and vital job creators.

I recommend her because I think she would be an excellent fit for this agency based on her experience and expertise as a business leader.

This Administration ends on January 20, 2017. It is incumbent on Administration officials to do their constitutional duty to exercise their authority to execute the laws as entrusted by Congress until that date.

I am concerned about the new Administration's orientation toward Russia and their autocratic leader, Vladimir Putin.

I'm asking for your support to ensure that toy look-alike or imitation firearms are not allowed to enter Commerce unless they are made abundantly clear to be toy guns.

I will be introducing a measure that would prohibit look-alike toy guns, which can cause tragedies.

Would you agree with me that deterrents against this kind of attack should include measures not only in the cyber domain but also economic sanctions if necessary, and foreign exchange sanctions?

And we should send the Russians or any other country that would threaten us in that way an unmistakable message that such an attack will be met by a aggressive effective response.

I'm asking you to commit to make this issue a priority and agree to enforce the anti-boycott laws to the fullest extent of your authority.

That conflict of interest is inevitable so long as the President of the United States refuses to divest himself.

Creating the trust as he has done is no substitute for complete divestiture.

Shouldn't the President of the United States do the same?

There has to be a robust public investment in our infrastructure, taking advantage of the low-interest environment as you very correctly suggested.

I would like your commitment that you will work with me to use your emergency powers, but also to support legislative reform.

This system is broken. It is broken from an environmental and an economic standpoint. It's costing jobs, and it is preventing the United States from using its fish stocks.

--and all who will be mentioned, and on behalf of the people of Connecticut, I vote no.

Tax breaks are an insufficient way to rebuild roads, highways, and rail.