Chuck Schumer actually said...

"But here, Congressional action will vindicate rather than undermine Federalism by making it easier for States to do their jobs."

"I do not think you are afraid of being protested or picketed or something like that."

"The Federal Government is uniquely well suited to assist the States in nascent data collection efforts."

"I want to thank Senator Roberts and assure him we want to work with him to try and deal with the problems he has so we can move forward."