Chuck Schumer actually said...

"Examining the filibuster is essential to understanding how it has shaped our legislative process."

"the constitutional authority to advise and consent found in the Senate for Presidential nominations is one of the Senate's most important responsibilities."

"If, on the other hand, the objective of filibustering or the threat of filibustering is to give the majority an incentive to take better account of policy interests and preferences that it might if th..."

"I do not want to get rid of the filibuster, but as I will argue, I think we need a different number."