Chuck Schumer actually said...

"I believe that your nomination, should you be approved, will end the rancid politicization at the Department."

"I am quite certain on your record and on the basis of the testimony today you will be confirmed and will be a really fine Attorney General."

"I was a critic then and I am a critic now."

"we are in dire need of a less political and more independent Justice Department beginning at the very top."