Chuck Schumer actually said...

"I do not think you are afraid of being protested or picketed or something like that."

"I want to take a moment to recognize and thank one of the Senate's great public servants, the Staff Director of the Rules Committee, my dear friend, Jean Parvin Bordewich."

"The nomination of Ms. Christy McCormick is ordered favorably reported to the Senate with recommendation the nominee be confirmed."

"I think Senator Boxer's legislation is needed and thoughtful."