Chuck Schumer actually said...

"Wall Street's failures have hit Main Street, as we all know, across our Nation, and it will take years, perhaps decades, to undo the damage that a stronger regulatory system I think could have prevent..."

"Taxpayers had no choice but to step in--and that is my strong view--assuming billions of risk and saved companies because our system was not set up to withstand their failure."

"The American people will not accept any legalization of those currently in the United States illegally unless and until they're convinced that the government is very seriously committed to preventing ..."

"I articulated principles for immigration reform that I believe can pass through Congress with bipartisan support."