Chuck Schumer actually said...

"We think you should run for president and now is your time."

"Senator Schumer did have conversations with Senator Obama long before Senator Clinton announced and told him he would be a good candidate."

"Would you be willing to work with me and commit to working with you and your Canadian colleague to get an education campaign on both sides of the border, informing people what the requirements are of ..."

"the leadership did not come from the executive branch. It came from Congress and the American people who insisted that these things be done."