Chuck Schumer actually said...

"Thank you. On behalf of the chairman, thank you for your kind remarks and thank you for your very avid participation in the entire hearing."

"What is the role of pragmatism in judging in this sense?"

"I think that people can have a lot of different opinions, but... the facts, what records show, what the trial courts found, that is where the real wisdom would lie."

"I think you're doing just great. I think the hearings are showing the American people that you are the kind of person many of us believe you to be, thoughtful and practical and moderate."