Chuck Schumer actually said...

"Taxpayers had no choice but to step in--and that is my strong view--assuming billions of risk and saved companies because our system was not set up to withstand their failure."

"First and foremost, we need someone looking at the whole economy for the next big problem with the authority to do something about it."

"It is clear to me that Congress must do more to help struggling American homeowners."

"I articulated principles for immigration reform that I believe can pass through Congress with bipartisan support."