Mitch McConnell actually said...

"There's no question, none, that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day."

"The weight of our power to advise and consent has never been lost on me."

"I assure my colleagues I will depart with the great hope of the endurance - the endurance - of the Senate as an institution."

"Representing our commonwealth has been the honor of a lifetime. I will not seek this honor an eighth time."