From Frances Langum:
Jeff Merkley ended his 15-hour filibuster like this:
So let me return to where I started yesterday evening. Which… we are facing three very significant problems. The first problem is that for the first time in history, we are considering a nominee for a stolen Supreme Court seat. And that alone should be a reason for everyone who cares about this institution to turn down this nominee and to convey to the president that the only legitimate nominee for this open seat is Merrick Garland. Because as a senate, we have a stake in the legitimacy of our work and that of the court and to confirm anyone but Merrick Garland to this seat confirms the Senate as the thief who took the seat for the first time in US History and transported to another president in an effort to pack the court.