Chuck Schumer actually said...

"The American public, rightly so, looks on in disgust."

"I did not agree to have a hearing. I just said we would continue our discussions."

"We are doing this--rather than eliminating Senate consideration in its entirety--in order to ensure that these politically-balanced boards remain bipartisan."

"I have been sitting at the other end of Senator Leahy's Judiciary Committee for a long time."