McConnell: A Privilege to Welcome the Pope to the Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell earlier today welcomed Pope Francis to the U.S. Capitol. Following His Holiness’ address during a Joint Meeting of Congress, Senator McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor: “I know I speak for the entire Senate when I say it was a privilege to welcome […]
McConnell: Funding Bill Would Fund Government and Protect Women’s Health
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fund the government while protecting women’s health: “It’s no surprise that members of the Senate have differences on issues. That’s normal. Healthy even. “But even if our Democratic colleagues may not […]
McConnell Welcomes Pope Francis to the Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell today released a video message welcoming Pope Francis to the U.S. Capitol where His Holiness will address a Joint Meeting of Congress: “On behalf of the United States Senate, I’d like to welcome His Holiness Pope Francis to the Capitol. “Simple puffs of white smoke heralded […]
Senate CR Would Fund Government, Not Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fund the government while protecting women’s health: “I was struck by some things the Democratic Leader said this morning about funding the government. “First he said it was not Democrats’ responsibility […]
McConnell Calls For End to Democrat Filibuster of Defense Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding defense appropriations: “Almost exactly a year ago, President Obama addressed the nation and declared his resolve to ‘degrade’ and ‘destroy’ ISIL. I’ll speak more on that in just a moment, but there were two lines in that […]
McConnell: Pass the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: “Ask a family to show you the first picture of their child these days, and you’re likely to get a black-and-white image with delicate fingers and tiny toes. “Maybe it’s their […]
McConnell Urges Support for the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor previewing the week ahead: “I know many Americans are looking ahead to the visit of Pope Francis this week with great interest. Thousands will gather on the Capitol grounds for the chance to hear him speak. I think […]
Senate Vote Today Would Link Sanctions Relief to Change in Iranian Behavior
‘The Administration failed to negotiate to ensure the release of American citizens being held in Iranian custody. The Administration failed to negotiate to ensure Iran’s recognition of Israel’s right to exist. But we can do something to link the freedom American citizens being held in Iranian custody and the recognition of Israel to sanctions relief […]
McConnell Amendment Would Link Lifting Sanctions to Iran’s Recognition of Israel, Release of American Prisoners
‘I will file on an amendment that would prevent the President from lifting sanctions until Iran meets two simple benchmarks: It must formally recognize Israel’s right to exist, and it must release the American citizens being held in Iranian custody.’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the […]
McConnell Urges Senate Democrats Not to Block Vote to Stop Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the President’s deal with Iran: “As the Senate continues debating President Obama’s deal with Iran today, I think it’s appropriate to consider a quote from President Obama himself: ‘I believe Congress owes the American people a final […]