Chuck Schumer actually said...

"I do think Federal crimes should be limited to matters of national importance. I don't know of a more important subject than the principles of our Nation and embracing diversity."

"It is rare for people of our sensibilities to ask for law enforcement, to have the Federal Government intervene."

"We are trusting that you will make the laws of this land to govern all of the people equally and justly."

"The universal response I got was: how could you not be for this legislation? There was a clear perception of a problem."