Tom Cotton quoted Chuck Schumer in defending the filibuster: 'Easiest speech I've ever given'
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Sen. Tom Cotton took aim at Chuck Schumer, who previously defended the filibuster in 2003 when Democrats were in the minority. Cotton used Schumer's own words to make the case that the filibuster should not be changed or removed.
SEN. TOM COTTON: It was the easiest speech I've ever given in my time in politics. I didn't have to write a single word of it. I just repeated what Chuck Schumer said over the years about the importance of Senate rules and traditions and customs to respect the rights of the minority in the Senate. The Senate is a place where you have a sober second thought against sometimes transient or fleeting opinions coming from the House of Representatives. It's played that role over our history. It needs to continue to play that role.
But if you're looking for integrity and principled stands despite shifting partisan winds, Chuck Schumer is probably not the politician you want to look to. But what Republicans will do this week is to defend our constitution, defend our customs, to protect the voices of all Americans in our government.