Chuck Schumer actually said...

"Tricia is a dynamic and accomplished public servant, and I am delighted to support her nomination to be Solicitor of the U.S. Department of Labor."

"I think there has been too much of a reliance on lawyers--I am not against lawyers; I am one--and not enough on the investigative type people who have had experience in the financial world."

"I will continue to work with my colleagues to provide these resources and the oversight that is critical to the success of the Agency."

"Permitted, but is it part of the process?"