Quotes by Richard Blumenthal

“Civil unions performed in other states are entitled to full faith and credit in Connecticut. ... Out-of-state same-sex marriages have no legal force and effect here,”

“The process is fundamentally flawed and must be reformed, and we need real independence and objectivity, protection against improper influences, ... Im doing what I think is right and what best serves the interest of Connecticut citizens.”

“This battle will be fought tenaciously and vigorously with every ounce of energy that we have,”

“I was reminded all over again of how powerful and passionate he was in his beliefs about integrity and public service, and how deeply inspiring he was to people who he came into contact with him as I did,”

“This ruling, if it stands, threatens to undermine and erode our power as states to hold accountable out-of-state polluters who foul our air, ... Carbon dioxide pollution endangers public health and the environment, just as other harmful emissions. These companies must be held accountable and forced to clean up.”

“This is a sad day for students of Connecticut, ... Instead of addressing the issue at hand, the state has chosen to attack a law that is designed to assist the students most in need -- and those whom these funds directly help.”

“Thats a revealing question because most Americans simply know very little about a complex, immensely important area of their lives, ... Many take for granted that there are no better prices or deals on insurance and one of the results of this investigation should be to rivet the average Americans intention on this area of their lives so they can know [and] ask the kind of questions that a smart consumer does when he buys an automobile or toaster or other very common and important goods.”

“There is nothing new and nothing truthful in the false accusations against public officials made by the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation today, ... The simple reality is that the Schaghticoke fail to meet the criteria for federal recognition.”

“There is nothing new and nothing truthful in the false accusations against public officials make by the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation today, ... The simple reality is that the Schaghticoke fail to meet the criteria for federal recognition.”

“Civil unions performed in other states are entitled to full faith and credit in Connecticut, and cannot be repeated here. Out-of-state same-sex marriages have no legal force and effect here,”

“This action is preposterous, false and unfounded, and an insult to law enforcement,”

“The claims are legal blanks -- no more than a lot of noise and smoke.”

“There is no scientific evidence to support these outlandish and ridiculous claims,”

“We have no idea what factual or legal basis there could be for naming the attorney general of the state, ... Neither I nor my office has played any role whatsoever in this ongoing controversy, which seems to be an internal religious dispute.”

“I love this job,”

“may be the best we can achieve now.”

“has too many gaps and ambiguities.”

“When I came here I felt the spirit in the room and came here to say thank you to the coaches and the players.”

“My thanks to every one of you on a great season.”

“The plain stark fact is uninsured trucks are more likely to have safety problems,”