Remarks
Senate to Consider Bill to Fund DHS, Check President’s Executive Overreach
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill: "When the new Senate convened, I stated my view that democracy isn't about what you can get away with, it's about what can be achieved together. "Exercising raw power is easier, there's no doubt. "Changing the rules of democracy when they don't suit you, it can tempt politicians. "But we're hoping our colleagues in the D… Continue Reading
02.03.15
Bipartisan Veterans Suicide Prevention Bill Set to Clear Senate Today
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act. The Senate will pass the bill today and send it to the President: "Following last week's bipartisan vote for American jobs, the new Republican Congress will vote to send the President another bipartisan bill today. "It's legislation that already passed the House of Representatives unanimously - the Clay Hunt Suicide P… Continue Reading
02.02.15
Senate to Pass Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act: "Members in both parties agree it's time to pursue positive reform for veterans who are hurting. "The Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act aims to reduce the tragedy that befalls too many of our heroes - and the heartbreak that befalls too many of their families. "We lose thousands of veterans eve… Continue Reading
02.02.15
Republican Budget Will Continue Focus on the Middle Class
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the President's budget: "In his State of the Union address, President Obama promised to deliver a budget filled with, quote, 'ideas that are practical, not partisan.' "I know many Americans were glad to hear him say that. The American people elected a right-of-center Congress focused on jobs and reform. So it makes sense that a President would want to send common-sense ideas … Continue Reading
01.30.15
Veterans Bill, Homeland Security Funding, Up Next in Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding passage of the Keystone jobs bill, the Clay Hunt Act and DHS funding: "The Senate's passage of the Keystone jobs bill is great news for the American people. "Now, the Senate will soon turn its attention to a few different matters. "First, we'll be voting on a bipartisan measure that's been championed by the Chairs of the Veterans Affairs and Armed Services Committees. "We l… Continue Reading
01.29.15
Keystone Approval Will Boost The Economy, Support Thousands of Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging final passage of the Keystone XL Pipeline Act: "The past few weeks have been a whirlwind. But the Keystone jobs debate has been important for the Senate and for our country. "We took about a dozen more roll-call votes on amendments yesterday. That means the Senate has now taken more than twice as many of these amendment votes on this bill alone than were allowed all of last year… Continue Reading
01.28.15
McConnell Urges Passage of Keystone, Calls on President to Sign Bill Into Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging passage of the Keystone Pipeline bill, a bipartisan infrastructure bill: "Today, the Senate will resume consideration of the Keystone bill. "There are up to 18 roll call votes scheduled this afternoon on pending amendments to the bill. I commend Chairman Murkowski and Senator Cantwell for working with our colleagues to get dozens and dozens of amendments up and voted on in the… Continue Reading
01.28.15
President Was Right to Retreat on Taxing College Education Savings Plans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the President's decision to drop his proposal to end tax relief on 529s: "I'm glad to see the President has dropped his plan to make it harder for middle-class families to save for college with 529s. I fought to ensure these plans were tax-free at the federal level. Thanks to this incentive to save, millions of Americans use 529s to help prepare for college expenses. "These a… Continue Reading
01.27.15
McConnell Calls on Senate Democrats to Support Bipartisan Jobs, Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor calling on Senate Democrats to support the Keystone Pipeline: "The Keystone jobs bill is a bipartisan infrastructure project the American people deserve. "So the vote last night to filibuster was disappointing. "The Keystone jobs bill has been considered and reported out by the Energy Committee… "It's been subject to weeks of open debate. "Senators on both sides have been abl… Continue Reading
01.26.15
McConnell Urges Senate Support For Keystone Infrastructure Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging Senate Democrats to vote for legislation approving construction of the Keystone Pipeline: "This weekend, President Obama's Chief of Staff lamented that the Senate has taken several weeks to debate an 'infrastructure project' - the Keystone jobs bill. "I agree it's about time to bring the Keystone debate to a positive conclusion, and we'll do that soon. We've had a lot of floor … Continue Reading
01.22.15
#tbt January 12, 2009 Senator McConnell Honors Senator Wendell Ford
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor Monday, January 12, 2009, honoring Senator Wendell Ford: "A few months prior to this body's convening last week, I was grateful to be chosen by my colleagues to serve once again as the Senate Republican Leader. And I'd also like to thank the people of Kentucky for giving me another term in the U.S. Senate. "I'm privileged that Kentuckians have sent me to the Senate five times … Continue Reading
01.22.15
Former U.S. Sen. Wendell Ford
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the passing of former U.S. Sen. Wendell Ford: "Many have now heard the sad news: that one of the giants of Kentucky politics has passed away. "Wendell Ford first came to the Senate in the 1970s, calling himself just 'a dumb country boy with dirt between his toes.' But, over a distinguished two-decade career, this workhorse of the Senate would prove he was anything but. … Continue Reading
01.22.15
Senate Moves Forward with Open Process on Keystone
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Keystone energy debate: "The Senate will continue its work on the Keystone jobs bill today. "It's great to see a real debate on the floor of the Senate again. "We saw some action in this chamber yesterday. Even some unpredictability. "We saw how democracy in the Senate has looked many times in the past. "It's great to see both sides able to offer amendments once more. … Continue Reading
01.21.15
SOTU: A Missed Opportunity for Bipartisan, Constructive Engagement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the President's State of the Union last night: "Last night, the American people heard two very different addresses. "One was focused on the middle class, and how Washington can work together in a serious way for better jobs, higher wages, and more opportunity. It was a call for constructive cooperation. It was a call for new ideas. "I commend Senator Ernst for her thoughtful … Continue Reading
01.20.15
McConnell Comments on the President’s State Of The Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered the following comments regarding President Obama's State of the Union Address: Click the image below to view the Senator's remarks. U.S. SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH MCCONNELL: "The biggest problem is the President made a speech that made it look like he's going to run for office again. His time for running is over. His time for governing is here. And in order to accomplish things over the last two years of the Obama Admi… Continue Reading
01.20.15
President Should Work with Congress on Bipartisan Jobs and Reform Measures
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the President's State of the Union tonight: "Tonight, we'll welcome President Obama to the Capitol. "We look forward to hearing what he has to say. "We're looking forward to Senator Ernst's address too. Joni Ernst understands the concerns of hardworking families in a way much of Washington hasn't. That's why the people of her state sent her here, to fight for them. She'll … Continue Reading
01.16.15
President Should Offer Positive, Bipartisan Agenda in State of the Union
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate Floor regarding the President's State of the Union next week: "We're looking forward to welcoming President Obama to the Capitol on Tuesday. "The State of the Union is a unique opportunity not just for the president, but for our entire country. "If he lays out an agenda that corresponds to the message voters delivered in November, it could signal a truly productive moment for our country. "I… Continue Reading
01.13.15
Senate Remains Focused on Bipartisan Jobs Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate Floor beginning an open floor debate on Keystone: "This morning, the Senate will continue to debate the motion to proceed to the Keystone XL bill, with the time equally divided until 12:30 pm. "Some of our colleagues on the other side continue to filibuster the motion to proceed to this bill. All Senators should know that we will get on this bill today and begin the amendment process - eith… Continue Reading
01.09.15
Regular Order Will Continue in Keystone Amendment Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan Keystone infrastructure jobs bill, and the passage of TRIA: "Yesterday, the Senate passed the bipartisan Terrorism Risk Insurance bill and sent it to the President for signature. We worked with our colleagues in the House and on the other side of the aisle to quickly process that bill in a timely manner, and I thank the Speaker and all members of the Senate for… Continue Reading
01.08.15
Citing Strong Bipartisan Support for Keystone, McConnell Urges President to Reconsider Veto Threat
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement regarding construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, a bipartisan, job creating infrastructure project: "The new Republican majority has pledged to run the Senate differently and stop protecting the president from good ideas. "That's why we look forward to the Senate beginning consideration of a bipartisan, job-creating infrastructure project: the Keystone Pipeline."Right now, the Keystone jobs bill is b… Continue Reading
