Chuck Schumer actually said...

"I do think though, Senator, that the use of instruction-- obstructionist tactics by the minority and the majority's response in trying to get its program enacted has played a fundamental role..."

"I would guarantee them those rights."

"we ought to restore it to its traditional role as the deliberative body where we have amendments and we have debate."

"It is the Senate where the Founding Fathers established a repository of checks and balances."