Chuck Schumer actually said...

It is important to them, but more important to the districts they serve, which need them desperately.

OPENING STATEMENT OF HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER, A U.S. SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INTRODUCING LAWRENCE J. VILARDO.

It can take 5 years--5 years for a case to go to trial. Imagine how long you would have to wait for justice.

There are no more important values than the speedy application of justice and the right to petition the Government for redress of grievances...