"For the last five days, the House Managers have carefully laid out an overwhelming case for conviction. They had the facts, the law, the Constitution, & compelling evidence on their side.
That is why I voted to convict Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection."
"I wish the Senate had sent an unequivocal message that it's unacceptable for presidents to incite violence in order to stop the peaceful transition of power. But it should not be lost that a majority of Senators--including seven from the President's own party--voted to convict him."
"Our democracy, our Constitution, & the Capitol building were attacked on January 6. Brave Americans were wounded and killed defending them. We must learn our lessons from this. We will remember January 6, 2021 forever. And we must not repeat it."
@SenatorDurbin