05.24.21

McConnell Thanks Individual Men & Women of National Guard

‘But where Senators are absolutely, 100% united is in our great admiration and appreciation of the individual men and women who have volunteered to serve in the National Guard, who’ve put on the uniform, and whose orders brought them here to the Capitol complex. It was my particular honor to get to meet and talk with several groups of the remarkable men and women of the Kentucky National Guard during this time.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the National Guard:

“This week, the National Guard is departing what has been a months-long presence here at the Capitol.

“Aspects of the Guard’s presence here were not fleshed out as clearly or coherently as either Congress or servicemembers deserved. And members of Congress will continue to discuss and debate whether it is appropriate for uniformed military personnel to play an ongoing role in policing the United States Capitol going forward.

“But where Senators are absolutely, 100% united is in our great admiration and appreciation of the individual men and women who have volunteered to serve in the National Guard, who’ve put on the uniform, and whose orders brought them here to the Capitol complex.

“It was my particular honor to get to meet and talk with several groups of the remarkable men and women of the Kentucky National Guard during this time.

“Thank you all, from all 50 states, for your patriotism and service.”

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