Mike Pence actually said...
The only role Congress has with respect to the Electoral College is to open and count votes submitted and certified by the states. No more, no less. But there are those in our party who believe that as the presiding officer of the Joint Session of Congress, that I possess unilateral authority to reject Electoral College votes.
Context
Mike Pence clarifies the role of Congress in the Electoral College process and rebuts claims that he had the authority to overturn the election results.
02/03/2022