Chuck Schumer actually said...

"It is a statement of fact about the economy. It is not supposed to be partisan."

"Understood. My next question talks about some of the qualitative versus quantitative guidance."

"But if Congress had done more on the fiscal side to deal with the damage the economy suffered, the Fed would not have to do this."

"And if it is not mostly weather, would you consider pausing or changing the rate of tapering?"