precipice of a constitutional crisis. >> we are on the precipice of a constitutional crisis. >> the nuclear option is being pushed largely by the radioactive rhetoric of a small band of radicals. >> the nuclear option is being pushed largely by the radioactive rhetoric of a small band of radicals. >> those are powerful words. but they aren't mine. senator schumer spoke so eloquently in defense of the senate's rules, customs and traditions when the fortunes of his party looked a little different. my, how times have changed. >> harris: that got a lot of coverage and attention and then senator cotton followed up with this. >> it was the easiest speech i've ever given the in my time in politics. i didn't have to write a word of it. if you are looking at integrity chuck schumer is not the politician you want to look to.