Chuck Schumer actually said...

"We may have to look at a little more flexibility here because what the States have on file is not necessarily--we drafted our legislation one way, and the States have things on file in different ways."

"Under the provisions of the law, they have to be--and we worked this out with Senator Coburn."

"We believe that States ought to have the ability to regulate who gets a concealed-carry permit in their State and that there should be respect for States' rights."

"I believe there is a right to bear arms, but I also believe it is not absolute."