Chuck Schumer actually said...

"It certainly is time for us to listen to Senator Harkin's thoughts about how to make this institution better."

"I believe it is an idea whose time has truly come in not de jure, if you will, but de facto, relating to Senator McCaskill's point."

"Is this different than the moments with Bill Frist and the nuclear option?"

"The secret holds a courtesy granted to Senators at the expense of our democracy."