McConnell Statement on January 6th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of January 6th, 2021: “January 6th, 2021 was a dark day for Congress and our country. The United States Capitol, the seat of the first branch of our federal government, was stormed by criminals who brutalized police […]
McConnell Statement on Secretary George P. Shultz
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement following the passing of former Secretary of State George P. Shultz: “George Shultz was one of the great statesmen of the 20th century and one of the greatest Americans of our time. Secretary Shultz gave all eight decades of his adult […]
Leader McConnell Statement on Senator Pat Roberts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding Senator Pat Roberts’ announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2020: “For the better part of four decades, Congress, the people of Kansas, and farming communities across America have all benefited from the selfless service and distinguished leadership of Senator […]
McConnell Applauds Ducey Appointment of Senator Jon Kyl
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s announcement that he will appoint former United States Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) to serve the term of the late Senator John McCain. “As we continue to honor John’s life of service and sacrifice for our nation, I hope all Senators will join me […]
Senate Sergeant at Arms to Retire
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following statement Monday regarding the retirement of Frank J. Larkin, the Senate’s Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper: “I can’t thank Frank enough for his work as Sergeant at Arms, his efforts to keep the Senate community safe, and the professional approach he’s taken to this […]
McConnell Statement on Senator Menendez
WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following statement today regarding Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ): “Senator Menendez was indicted on numerous federal felonies. He is one of only twelve U.S. Senators to have been indicted in our history. His trial shed light on serious accusations of violating the public’s trust […]
McConnell on President’s Emergency Hurricane Harvey Funding Request
LOUISVILLE, KY– Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today after the President submitted an emergency supplemental funding request for Hurricane Harvey relief: “Today the President submitted a supplemental emergency funding request to Congress to help Texas and the Gulf Coast recover from the horrific devastation of Hurricane Harvey. Working closely with […]
McConnell Statement on Hate Groups and Reports of Lexington Rally
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today condemning hate groups and reports of a rally in Lexington, Kentucky: “The white supremacist, KKK, and neo-nazi groups who brought hatred and violence to Charlottesville are now planning a rally in Lexington. Their messages of hate and bigotry are not […]
Majority Leader McConnell Welcomes Senator Luther Strange
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks this morning on the Senate floor welcoming Senator Luther Strange (R-AL): “Of course, the departure of one Senator [Sessions] typically heralds the arrival of a new one. Today is no different. I hope colleagues will join me in welcoming Alabama’s newest […]
McConnell Remembers John Glenn
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement mourning the passing of former Senate colleague, astronaut and veteran, John Glenn: “Today our nation bids farewell to one of the most iconic figures of the 20th Century. John Glenn said his childhood was like something out of a Norman Rockwell painting, […]