Chuck Schumer actually said...

"I have heard--and if the Chair will indulge me for just a minute more. I have heard that there are situations where the litigation costs exceed the cost of settlement."

"We have been told that attorneys for the Write-Your-Own insurance companies are drawing out the legal battles with homeowners in an effort to drive up billable hours."

"Our States are recovering and recovering well in good part because of your leadership."

"I am fully committed to working with you and colleagues on the other side of the aisle for the ultimate cure, which is fixing this dysfunctional mess of a tax system."