Chuck Schumer actually said...

"I would hope that you internally would importune the powers that be to do so, as I am doing externally."

"Well, it is legislation I am looking into, so I am glad you are positively disposed to at least exploring it."

"I have introduced legislation to try and get the Federal law enforcement agencies to develop a comprehensive northern border counternarcotics strategy."

"I have sponsored a bill--this is a nice bipartisan note with Senator Cornyn, my colleague on the Judiciary Committee--that would require purchasers of prepaid cell phones to present ID."