In introducing New York Senator Schumer to the graduating class of Queens College, State Controller Alan Hevesi offered the following
"The man who, how do I phrase this diplomatically, who will put a bullet between the president's eyes if he could get away with it. The toughest senator, the best representative. A great, great member of the Congress of the United States."
Mr. Hevesi has since retracted his statement claiming he misquoted himself
"What I intended to say was that Chuck Schumer is incredibly smart, courageous, willing even to stand up to the President of the United States," Hevesi said.
"What came out of my mouth was that Chuck Schumer is smart and brave and capable of putting a bullet between the President's eyes."
We'll credit him with a slight slip o' the tongue.
Could happen to anyone...
Really...
