John Barrasso actually said...

"Elections have consequences, and a new President is entitled to put in place people who will advance his agenda."

"It is disappointing that our Democrat colleagues are not here today doing their job, and that job is to be able to debate with us."

"I don't believe that Americans want to see this from their representatives. Americans want all of us to be able to have respectful conversations."

"It is disappointing that they chose that course of action, but we will not allow it to obstruct."