Chuck Schumer: “I cannot state how strongly I feel about the inability to have open debate in the Senate. I simply say, with all due…”

“I cannot state how strongly I feel about the inability to have open debate in the Senate. I simply say, with all due respect to the majority leader, a man I respect and admire, the feelings on this side, and our inability to debate issues we think are important-- whether they be gun control or education--are reaching the boiling point. I fear if we are throttled any further, the whole order and comity of this body will break down. I plead with the majority leader that we think of a better way to do things than close down debate on issues some Members think are vitally important to debate. I say that with great respect and love for this institution.”