Richard Blumenthal Quotes (46 Quotes)

The district court unfortunately took an erroneously narrow view of its authority, and our hope is that the federal courts will hold these polluting plants accountable for the harm they do to our health and environment,

They wanted a global settlement. The damages are very difficult to quantify. The public interest is vindicated not only by the money received but also the by the result of the criminal case.

This mindless rigidity harms our taxpayers, but most of all our children.

Microsoft is stifling competition in clear violation of the law and plainly contrary to consumer interests,

essentially permits Microsoft to . . . use its dominant position in the market . . . to stifle competition.

The real question is what Microsoft will do as far as permitting access to other products like instant messaging and Internet access and whether they will really permit an open desktop.

We have no idea what the legal basis is for these claims, ... There seems to be no legal or factual basis for these claims since the state has played absolutely no role in this internal church dispute. We really, essentially, have no idea what they mean by this claim.

If Boston College accepts an invitation to defect, it can expect immediate action,

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

We think that as of right now, unless the federal government tells us otherwise, we can continue to do as we have done with our system, ... We believe that our regulation embodies a valid state policy that articulates our belief that school boards are in a better position to muster the facts and expertise in any contest with ordinary parents.

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.

That's 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 American's 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.

We're concerned about the extension of Microsoft's monopoly on certain products by using restraints on competition and tying and leveraging with respect to other products,

Our positions are solidifying, ... Our objective and our paramount goal really is to stop the anti-competitive practice that restrains consumers' choices, whether it is requiring the browser be purchased and be incorporated into the Windows product, or restraints on the Internet service providers and content providers.

Our intention is to proceed in the litigation, ... I believe this (federal) agreement reflects very good progress, but it may not be good enough to protect consumers against misuse of monopoly, or recurrence of violations of law.

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.

We've made a lot of progress, but even if we're halfway there, some of the most difficult issues remain. I have a deep-seated sense of caution and skepticism, which the tobacco industry has well earned,

closing the barn door after everything is out.

The goals of the No Child Left Behind Act are laudable. Indeed, Connecticut has pursued these goals for decades, but the federal government has failed in implementing them.

We want every asset available to bring some justice to victims,

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 proposal is a power grab, ... an illegal power grab that we must meet head to head and we must hold our ground in court.

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

We're involved because these studies show a pattern and even a practice in fact a culture of inaccuracy in charging,

This agreement sends a clear message to Medicaid chiselers Defraud the state and you will pay,

I'm satisfied that this result does justice, returns taxpayer dollars, and helps bring closure to a shameful chapter in state history,

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.

More than patching the gaps and loopholes of the Department of Justice settlement, this proposed set of remedies goes beyond that to really accurately reflect the spirit and letter of the Court of Appeals opinion and the law of this case,

It is a historic win for Connecticut because it will bar a third casino and needless unfounded land claims,

If anything, these kinds of threats and posturing will only antagonize and embolden Congress, ... With or without the industry participating, this process will move forward.

Addressing those harms, has really been the purpose of our action all along and we moved substantially in ways that I think demonstrated that we had been flexible and open-minded and we will continue to be,

This delay is hopefully a sign that the BIA is giving this Eastern Pequot decision the careful deliberation, and denial, it deserves,

Joel Klein has taken antitrust enforcement to a new and higher level of intellectual rigor and forceful advocacy and protection of the public, ... He's been more proactive and consumer minded than many other antitrust enforcers. Joel is a hands-on enforcer who is enormously energetic and supportive of his staff, inspires tremendous loyalty, and has very insightful judgment.

The reason I love and admire the Bridgewater Land Trust so much is that they're providing a model for the whole state.

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,

What we need are specifics, a proposal on the table, so we can really evaluate whether Microsoft is serious about settlement talks, or whether it is just using the talk about talk to advance its public relations position, which has suffered grievously during this trial because their case has been so weak.

This order assures that the BRAC commission will not be sent to the president before the court rules on our lawsuit's request for a hearing, ... Our reason for seeking this order was to assure that the court has a full opportunity to consider our arguments before Connecticut may be threatened with the very substantial irreparable harm of this realignment.

groundbreaking win for consumers and a clear warning for the entire industry that these schemes must stop.

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 is a blank check to the federal government's energy industry friends, and Islander East is trying to cash it, ... State regulators twice rejected the proposed Islander East pipeline because it poses a significant threat to water quality and critical marine resources in the Long Island Sound.

This project has no place in Long Island Sound. It would threaten navigation security and be a sitting target for terrorists.

This decision, while difficult, was driven by a realistic, clear-sighted view of the clock. The result needs to be right but prompt, and this course seems the best realistic strategy to secure a remedy that is timely, effective, and certain.

There are certain symbols and images that appeal more strongly to children and this regulation includes the most obvious among them, ... The state has wide discretion to regulate the sales of alcohol.

The decision today puts us on a very fast track to the ultimate resolution of the issues at stake here.

This lawsuit, the first of a series anticipated against insurance abuses, shows particular arrogance and avarice in victimizing the state and its taxpayers,

This situation is appalling and outrageous and we hold accountable everyone who has contributed to this blatant disregard for health, safety and property and the severe damage done,

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