Chuck Schumer actually said...

"Do you think that is possible in this day and age, where the majority would say to the minority, we are going to ensure your right to offer several amendments?"

"filling the tree has become an unfortunate practice here."

"I do believe there are enormous problems in enforcing any kind of a prohibition on secret holds."

"We will continue on the subject including getting to more specific proposals Senator Udall and others have those for future hearings."