Chuck Schumer actually said...

"As has been mentioned before and Senator Schumer commented on, I was in business for 20 years..."

"I want to thank you, thank the Committee, and Freddie, congratulations on the nomination."

"It is a career that leaves me no doubt she is well qualified to take on this great task that awaits her if she is confirmed as the next United States Ambassador to Japan."

"I want to thank you and Senator Corker, not only for the courtesy of introducing our great constituent, but for the great job you have been doing on this committee."