Chuck Schumer actually said...

I am optimistic, using the formulations that we have talked about today, that we might--not for sure, and, boy, it is hard.

Can we achieve significant immigration reform in this session and, if so, what would this reform look like?

It is my belief that we can and must try to find a way to enact significant improvements to our immigration system now.

We cannot restore confidence in our immigration system until and unless we face up to reality, put ideology aside, and find solutions.