Mitch McConnell actually said...

"The filibuster is a tool that has been used to protect minority rights in the Senate."

"Some members of the Democratic conference would like to eliminate the Senate's long-standing tradition of the freedom to debate and amend legislation."

"We cannot allow endless taxpayer funded bailouts for big Wall Street banks. That's why we must not pass the financial reform bill that's about to hit the floor. This bill not only allows for taxpayer ..."

"We cannot allow endless taxpayer-funded bailouts for big Wall Street banks. That's why we must not pass the financial reform bill that's about to hit the floor."