Chuck Schumer actually said...

"Make no mistake, the agency truly needs these investments."

"Well, right now, the administration is working on getting the votes for her. They're not there yet, but they're pushing hard to get the votes."

"A diverse court is essential, essential for Americans' trust in an impartial judiciary and vital for the help of our democratic institutions."

"Confirming Ms. Merchant would not only add another brilliant legal mind to the bench, it would help ensure that the bench of the Eastern District better reflects the diversity of the people it serves."