Mitch McConnell actually said...

"If he’d followed through with his threat, it would have been a massive headache for Democrats, but also for Republicans."

"Not a big 'vote for nominees' guy these days."

"I will not condone the re-litigation of proven cures, and neither will millions of Americans who credit their survival and quality of life to scientific miracles."

"Mr. Kennedy failed to prove he is the best possible person to lead America’s largest health agency."