Chuck Schumer actually said...

"It threatens the very nature of the Senate and I am referring to the resolution introduced by my friend, my colleague, my neighbor and the distinguished senator from New Mexico."

"We will not have another hearing on the Abe Fortas nomination."

"The whole idea of the Senate is not to have majority rule. It is to force consensus."

"It is time to consider the reforms that have been suggested by Senator Harkin."