Remarks
“It’s Time for the Democratic Leadership to Get Serious About Making Law for the American People”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID relief: "Last week, the Senate Democratic Leader brought an end to the additional federal benefit for unemployed workers. Republicans tried multiple times to extend the money, including at the same dollar level that our colleague himself said he wanted. But the Democratic Leader blocked it all. "This is the dynamic on the Democratic side that killed th… Continue Reading
08.03.20
McConnell Urges Seriousness and Unity on Election Security, Not Partisan Cherry-Picking
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding election security: "This week, officials from the Intelligence Community, the FBI, and the Department of Homeland Security will brief us on foreign efforts to influence our politics and elections, and how the Administration is defending us. "Every one of our colleagues should attend one of these sessions. "Sharing sensitive threat information with Congress … Continue Reading
08.03.20
McConnell Addresses the Tragic Deaths of Nine American Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Navy-Marines tragedy: "The Senate mourns the tragedy that we now know took place Thursday off the coast of Southern California. "According to official reports, nine American servicemembers -- eight Marines and one sailor -- died during a training exercise. "These young servicemembers were all between the ages of 19 and 23. It is heartbreaking. "The uni… Continue Reading
07.30.20
“We’ve Had Enough Empty Talk. It Is Time to Go on the Record”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks this afternoon on the Senate floor regarding the expiration of unemployment insurance: "On Monday, Republicans introduced a trillion-dollar proposal to give American families more coronavirus relief. "Most urgently, Republicans want to continue a federal supplement to state unemployment insurance, which is set to expire tomorrow. "If our Democratic colleagues had acted with the urgency that s… Continue Reading
07.30.20
With COVID-19 Assistance Set to Expire, Democrats Say ‘Let Them Eat SALT’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the HEALS Act: "On Monday, Senate Republicans released a starting proposal for another major pandemic rescue package. "Here's what we want to do: "Continue a federal supplement to unemployment benefits that is otherwise about to expire. "Send thousands of dollars more in cash to American families. "Keep funding the Paycheck Protection Program to prevent m… Continue Reading
07.29.20
McConnell on the HEALS Act: “The Country Needs Action”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the HEALS Act: "When the Senate passed the CARES Act back in March, we were trying to prepare the nation for economic paralysis and the medical battle of the century at the same time "Hospitals, healthcare providers, small businesses, and working families needed help fast. And the Senate stepped up in historic fashion. "For months, our legislation has helpe… Continue Reading
07.28.20
McConnell on the HEALS Act: “Republicans Are Ready to Govern”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the HEALS Act: "Yesterday, Senate Republicans put forward the HEALS Act - our framework for another round of historic relief for American workers and families. "Our nation stands at a challenging crossroads. We have one foot in this pandemic and one foot in the recovery. We can't go back to April, and until we have a vaccine, we can't go back to normal eithe… Continue Reading
07.27.20
McConnell Outlines Historic Relief Proposal for “An Important Crossroads in this Battle”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the HEALS Act: "COVID-19 has killed nearly 150,000 Americans. "It has caused mass layoffs on an historic scale and left 17 million people out of work. "It has thrown the lives and the trajectories of our nation's children and young adults into uncertainty. "Our nation stands now at an important crossroads in this battle. "American families' historic sacri… Continue Reading
07.27.20
McConnell Delivers Rotunda Tribute to Congressman John Lewis
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today paying tribute to Congressman John Lewis (D-GA): "In his memoirs, John Lewis described a childhood home that was quite different from the place he lies today. "That farmhouse in Pike County, Alabama, had no running water or electricity. It stood on the first land his father's family had ever owned, in a part of the country where segregation had led to almost-total isolation along racial… Continue Reading
07.23.20
McConnell: CARES 2 is Tailored Precisely for this Phase of the Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding CARES 2: "As I said Tuesday, our nation stands at a critical midway point in our fight against the coronavirus. "We made it through the springtime lock-downs. Americans' sacrifices saved our medical system. And the Senate's historic CARES Act helped millions of families make it through. "But this terrible virus is still with us. It kills more Americans ever… Continue Reading
07.22.20
McConnell Defends Free Expression and Civil Discourse in America
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding freedom of expression: "Since the spring, our nation has engaged in important conversations about racial justice in policing. "Most people understand that continuing our nation's tremendous progress toward justice does not mean battling against American principles or American history. Progress means fulfilling our values, not attacking them. "And yet, a gro… Continue Reading
07.22.20
McConnell Calls Out Democratic Attempt to Decimate Funding for the National Defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the National Defense Authorization Act: "This week, the Senate will pass the 60th annual National Defense Authorization Act. "Every year, this legislation lets the Senate make our top priorities for protecting our homeland, our allies, and our global interests into law. And certainly, the recent behavior of our adversaries the world over shows why this task … Continue Reading
07.21.20
Kids, Jobs, Healthcare: McConnell on Major Pillars for Next COVID-19 Proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding coronavirus legislation: "Our nation stands at a crucial midway point in our battle against this terrible virus. The heroism of healthcare professionals, essential workers, and families from coast to coast got our nation through a springtime like no other. "Communities across America put normal life on pause to buy breathing room for our medical system. We e… Continue Reading
07.20.20
McConnell Continues Tribute to Congressman John Lewis on the Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor paying tribute to Congressman John Lewis (D-GA): "Today, as we speak, the United States Congress confers a rare and high honor on a national hero who richly deserves it. "Our distinguished late colleague, Congressman John Lewis, is lying in state in the Rotunda. "I had the honor to speak at this afternoon's ceremony. How amazing, to reflect on John's incredible Ameri… Continue Reading
07.20.20
McConnell: “I’ll Be Proud to Vote to Advance and Pass the NDAA”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the National Defense Authorization Act: "This week, the Senate will complete two other important pieces of the people's business. First, we'll confirm the president's choice to lead the Office of Management and Budget. And then, we'll finish and pass the annual National Defense Authorization Act for a 60th consecutive time. "As COVID-19 captured our nation's… Continue Reading
07.20.20
McConnell on State of COVID-19 Crisis and Priorities for Further Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the coronavirus: "It's been half a year since the deadly coronavirus began to spread from China throughout the world. "3.7 million cases have been recorded on American soil. More than 140,000 lives have been lost. "Today, our nation stands at a challenging crossroads. States and localities are trying to balance the need to reopen and foster economic recover… Continue Reading
07.20.20
McConnell Speaks in Tribute to Congressman John Lewis
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the death of Congressman John Lewis (D-GA): "On Friday, the nation lost a monumental figure. Someone who made huge personal sacrifices to help our nation move past the sin of racism and align more with the principles of our founding. "John Lewis had secured his place among the giants of American history before his career in Congress had even begun. "From a … Continue Reading
07.02.20
McConnell Highlights NDAA Wins for Kentucky and All 50 States
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the National Defense Authorization Act: "The Senate continues to consider the National Defense Authorization Act. "I understand we are close to a bipartisan structure for amendments, and if our Democratic colleagues will let us, I hope we can move forward today. "All week, I've discussed how this 60th consecutive NDAA will help our nation protect its people… Continue Reading
07.02.20
McConnell Sounds Alarm on Democrats’ Threats to Governing Institutions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the war on institutions: "Before I discuss the legislation before the Senate, I need to spend a moment on something broader. "Our country needs to confront the Democratic Party's willingness to threaten our governing institutions themselves. "Earlier this year, as the Senate disposed of the least fair, least thorough, and most rushed impeachment in modern h… Continue Reading
07.01.20
McConnell: House Democrats’ “Cousin of the Green New Deal” Is “Not Going Anywhere in the Senate”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding House Democrats: "While the Senate maintains the serious approach that builds bipartisan successes like the CARES Act and the Great American Outdoors Act, the House Democrats appear addicted to pointless political theater. "Well, our absentee neighbors have finally arrived back in the Capitol - and they've wasted no time resuming old tricks. "The Speaker ha… Continue Reading
