Remembering Tragic Loss, Heroism on September 11th
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement on the anniversary of the attacks of 9/11 and the response of the American people: “Americans again bow their heads in solemn commemoration of tragic loss, resolving never to forget the thousands of innocent lives taken 14 years ago. Americans again raise […]
Despite Bipartisan Opposition, Senate Democrats Filibuster to Protect President’s Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Democrats’ filibuster of the resolution of disapproval: “The issue before us is of immense consequence to our country. The American people are entitled to a real voice, and to know where their elected Senators stand. “Until […]
McConnell Urges Senate Democrats Not to Block a Vote on President’s Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today urging Senate Democrats to allow a vote on the President’s deal with Iran: “Just a few short months ago, Senators of both parties came together to pass a bipartisan bill based on an important principle: that the […]
McConnell Lays Out Case Against President’s Iran Nuclear 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: “Before the Senate is a resolution that would disapprove of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action agreed to by the United States, China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, the […]
McConnell Calls for Serious Debate on President’s Deal with Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Senate debate of the President’s deal with Iran: “This afternoon, the Senate will engage in a debate of immense importance to our country. “I again ask every Senator to reflect upon its gravity. “At its heart, […]
Senate Begins Debate on President Obama’s Iranian Nuclear Agreement
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: “Today we will begin consideration of the resolution to disapprove the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action negotiated by China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, the Islamic Republic of Iran, […]
Senator McConnell on NLRB’s Latest Assault on Small Businesses
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following comment today regarding the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Browning Ferris decision: “This NLRB decision is a gift to the Left and big labor bosses—at the expense of small business owners and their employees. This ruling could take away independence from small businessmen […]
McConnell Cosponsors Bill to Help Reduce Child Hunger
Legislation would help children in rural areas by making existing nutrition programs more flexible and effective WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell joined Senator John Boozman (R-AR) in introducing The Hunger Free Summer for Kids Act to inject additional flexibility and choice into existing federal child nutrition programs, which would allow states […]
McConnell Statement on President Obama Equating Congress’ Search for Answers with Iranian Chants of ‘Death to America’
‘The President needs to retract his bizarre and preposterous comments, and both supporters and defenders of the President’s deal with Iran should reject this offensive rhetoric.’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement today after President Obama compared members of Congress to Iranians chanting ‘Death to America’: “I called […]
McConnell Urges Senate to Open Debate on Bipartisan Cybersecurity Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan cybersecurity bill: “A cyberattack can feel like a very personal attack on your privacy. “A criminal with your medical records, your credit cards, and your Social Security number… “A stranger with emails from your boss, […]