I was thinking the same thing. He could have redeemed himself somewhat by crying. As it is, this hair-splitting defense of an abject leftist phony is entertaining, just like they defend Pocohantas and take her word for it.
Blumenthal thank and Pocahontas. Two of the biggest liars in American politics. The biggest being Hillary.
If a Conservative falsely claimed Vietnam service, or claimed to be an Indian, it would be the end of a political career. But, when a Democrat does it, it’s ignored, is a resume builder, and the liar is celebrated.