Chuck Schumer actually said...

"While the membership of the Senate will change, problems posed by the abuse of the filibuster are not going away."

"Senators do not melt."

"I want to thank Senator Bennett, who has been a great partner in running constructive, thoughtful, non-partisan hearings."

"I do think though, Senator, that the use of instruction-- obstructionist tactics by the minority and the majority's response in trying to get its program enacted has played a fundamental role..."