Chuck Schumer actually said...

"This hearing is about more than the filibuster. It seems to me it is about the institutional role of the Senate and its function in the legislative process."

"This is really a good opening hearing."

"If the purpose and intent of a filibuster is to exercise a minority veto over legislation or a nomination or whatever, then I think defending recent practice is, in my view, an up-hill climb."

"Examining the filibuster is essential to understanding how it has shaped our legislative process."