Gerry Connolly actually said...

"A Presidential legacy should be earned over four years, not panic dumped on a nation six weeks before the outgoing president leaves office."

"That is why today I plan to introduce the Midnight Regulations Review Act with Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney, Chairman Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Representative Jackie Speier."

"This wasn't a partisan statement. It was a recognition of the results of a free and fair election that were fairly decisive."

"I may ask you to take over the chair while I vote, if you can do that."