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Democrats Promote Soft-on-Crime Prosecutors as Murders Surge
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding crime rates: "The national murder rate just recorded its biggest jump in more than a century. In some cities, homicides have set all-time records. "From Albuquerque to Milwaukee to Memphis to Des Moines, city officials reported more murders last year than in any prior year. "In my hometown of Louisville, homicides this year have now broken last year's all… Continue Reading
12.08.21
President Biden’s Illegal Vaccine Mandate is “Blatant Overreach”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the vaccine mandate: "For the last two years, as the country has battled COVID-19, I have been a strong and constant advocate of following the science and taking precautions. "That's included strong support for the safe and effective vaccines that have helped millions of Americans substantially lower their risk of death or serious illness. "I took advanta… Continue Reading
12.08.21
Washington Democrats Will Own Their Debt Explosion
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats' reckless tax and spending spree: "For Washington Democrats, 2021 will have one major theme: Ramming through inflationary spending on a partisan basis that hurts American families and helps China. "That's how this all-Democrat government began the year, jamming through a wasteful excuse for a stimulus bill that drove up prices and made supply cha… Continue Reading
12.07.21
McConnell Defends Arms Sales to Middle East Partners
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the proposed arms sale to Saudi Arabia: "Earlier this year, a disastrous retreat from Afghanistan gave our allies and partners reason to doubt that the United States could be counted on. Today, some of our colleagues want to double down on that mistake by blocking defensive support to yet another important partner. "Saudi Arabia is literally surrounded by … Continue Reading
12.07.21
Democrats’ Toddler Takeover: Huge Childcare Inflation and Discrimination Against Religion
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats' reckless tax and spending spree: "The last time Washington Democrats pushed through a huge change that disrupted families' arrangements, it earned President Obama the 'Lie of the Year' award. "Democrats insisted that if you liked your healthcare plan, you could keep your healthcare plan. It turned out that was totally false. Their reckless gover… Continue Reading
12.06.21
President Biden Must Get Tough in Tuesday Call with Putin
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding foreign policy: "Last week brought new information about Russia's military activities along its border with Ukraine. Heavily armed ground forces are mobilizing by the tens of thousands. It's looking more and more like Vladimir Putin intends to redraw another border by force. "The escalation of Putin's ongoing war against Ukraine is an immediate threat to U… Continue Reading
12.06.21
McConnell Remarks Honoring Sen. Bob Dole
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the passing of former Senator Bob Dole: "It is hard to believe it's been 25 years since Senator Robert J. Dole took leave of the Senate. It's even harder to believe he passed away this past weekend. "Not because it comes as a shock to say goodbye to an elder statesman at age 98… but because our colleague was still so energetic, so involved, and so f… Continue Reading
12.02.21
Democrats’ Reckless Taxing and Spending Spree Stuffed With Absurd Waste and Political Payoffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats' reckless tax and spending spree: "Two thirds of Americans are worried about inflation. "About half of the middle class and 70 percent of low-income families just told Gallup that rising prices have been a personal hardship for their households. "That's why 67% of the American people say that Washington needs to 'cut back on spending and printin… Continue Reading
12.01.21
Democrats’ Reckless Taxing and Spending Spree Would Worsen Families’ Existing Problems
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats reckless tax and spending spree: "Inflation is hammering working families from coast to coast, but Democrats want to print, borrow, and spend trillions more. "Our economy is already sputtering on their watch, but Democrats want to wallop the country with massive tax hikes that would kill American jobs and discourage industry from locating in the … Continue Reading
11.30.21
Another Reckless Taxing and Spending Spree Would Pour “Jet Fuel” on Inflation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats' reckless tax and spending spree: "88 percent of Americans are concerned about inflation. Most of them are 'very concerned.' "77 percent of Americans say inflation has affected them personally. "We have a big and diverse country. It's hard to get that many Americans to agree on anything. "But President Biden did promise he would unite the count… Continue Reading
11.30.21
McConnell: Critical Defense Legislation Deserves a Bipartisan Amendment Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the National Defense Authorization Act: "Yesterday, a bipartisan majority of Senators rejected the Democratic Leader's effort to shut down debate on the National Defense Authorization Act and block new measures to get tougher on Russia. "The Democratic Leader wants to block the Senate from fully and robustly debating a number of important issues - from how… Continue Reading
11.29.21
While Families Plead for Less Inflation, Democrats Want to Print and Spend Trillions More
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats' reckless tax and spending spree: "Why do our Democratic colleagues want to shortchange our national defense? To free up their time and attention for another massive, reckless taxing and spending spree. A radical wish list that would hurt American families and help China. "Working families are already getting slammed by runaway costs because Demo… Continue Reading
11.29.21
Senate Democrats Should Not Shortchange National Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the National Defense Authorization Act: "Today's Democratic Party does not make the policy decisions of a party that is serious about protecting America. "In May, President Biden released a budget proposal that proposed a de facto cut in defense funding. And that was before the President's own supercharged inflation further cut the purchasing power of ever… Continue Reading
11.18.21
Democrats’ Reckless Tax Hikes Would Hurt Working Families, Help China, and Benefit the Ultra-Wealthy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats' reckless tax and spending spree: "American families are dealing with painful inflation every day. They have been fighting this daily battle for months now. "A few months ago, a grandfather raising four grandkids in Missouri told reporters he had to cancel summer camp for his 8-year-old and his 6-year-old in order to keep affording diapers for th… Continue Reading
11.18.21
McConnell: Senate Should Use NDAA to Course-Correct Biden Administration’s Mistakes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the National Defense Authorization Act: "Well, at long last, the Senate will officially turn to the NDAA. "Every day, world events remind us that America faces serious, growing threats. In too many cases, President Biden's decisions have made things worse. So our annual opportunity for the Senate to have its say is as important this year as it's ever been.… Continue Reading
11.17.21
With Families Hurting, Democrats Want to Try Inflating Their Way Out of Inflation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats' reckless tax and spending spree: "A lot has gone wrong since this unified Democratic government took the reins in January. "Look at foreign policy. The Biden Administration's clumsy retreat from Afghanistan left Americans behind who wanted out and handed the country to a government staffed with terrorists who used to be locked up in Guantanamo B… Continue Reading
11.16.21
Build Back Beijing: Democrats’ Anti-Energy Bill Would Hurt Families and Help China
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats' reckless tax and spending spree: "Two weeks ago, President Biden and his team flew to Glasgow for a glitzy conference. World leaders traveled there to attend one another's speeches on carbon emissions and the climate. "The world's largest emitter was absent. China pumps out more than a quarter of the entire world's emissions but President Xi did… Continue Reading
11.15.21
McConnell on Senator Leahy’s Announced Retirement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding this morning's announcement from Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT): "Earlier today, our distinguished President Pro Tem, the senior Senator for Vermont, announced that he will conclude his incredible run of Senate service. Senator Leahy plans to retire at the end of next year - at the conclusion of his eighth term. "Senator Leahy has served Vermonters in the Senat… Continue Reading
11.15.21
Overdue Defense Legislation Deserves a Robust, Bipartisan Senate Floor Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding NDAA: "Last week, I had the honor of spending Veterans Day at the groundbreaking ceremony for Louisville's new VA hospital. "We are finally going to replace the city's original VA medical center that was built almost 70 years ago. Kentucky veterans are going to get new, expanded options for the cutting-edge treatment they deserve. "This long-awaited groun… Continue Reading
11.15.21
Democrats Finally Admit Inflation is a Problem — But Still Want Even More Reckless Spending
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats' reckless tax and spending spree: "Last week, even more economic data continued to confirm that inflation is hammering working families across America. "In October, consumer prices saw their steepest spike in three decades. The worst inflation surge in more than 30 years. "When I was back home last week, I heard constantly from Kentuckians who'v… Continue Reading
