Passage of Trade Promotion Bill Underscores Congress Is Back to Work for the American People
‘Passing trade wasn’t the first bipartisan achievement of the new Congress. I know it won’t be the last. But it’s significant. It opens the door to more wins for the Middle Class as trade negotiations move forward under this President and the next one.’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the […]
McConnell Recognizes Warrior Games 2015, PTSD Awareness Day
‘So I hope Americans will take action this PTSD Awareness Day to shed some light on an often misunderstood condition, and hopefully to reach out to someone in need.’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Warrior Games and PTSD Awareness Day: […]
McConnell Statement on Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Authority
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement after the Senate passed Trade Promotion Authority. With House passage last week, the legislation now goes to the White House for the President’s signature: “A new Congress that’s back to work for the middle class just notched another win for everyone who cares […]
Senate Will Pass, Send President Trade Promotion Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding bipartisan trade legislation: “Yesterday’s TPA vote was a long-overdue victory for the American worker and the American Middle Class. “It wasn’t easy. Many thought it would never happen. We even saw corks pop in the facts-optional lobby […]
McConnell Calls for Stronger OPM Response after ‘One of the worst breaches in U.S. History’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the OPM cyber attack: “Here’s a headline from an Associated Press article that ran yesterday: ‘Federal Agencies Are Wide Open To Hackers, Cyberspies’ “That headline is scary enough. But read just a little further, and it gets […]
McConnell Lauds the Advancement of Trade Promotion Authority
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the vote to advance bipartisan trade legislation: “I want to say to our colleagues this is a very important day for our country. We have demonstrated we can work together on a bipartisan basis to achieve something […]
McConnell Urges Senate Support on Trade Bill Vote Today
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding bipartisan trade legislation: “Yesterday, the Senate’s top Democrat on trade announced his support for the bipartisan trade legislation we’ll vote on today. “It adds to the renewed momentum we’re seeing for America’s workers. “It’s showing that Democrats can […]
McConnell on the Confederate Battle Flag
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement regarding the Confederate Battle Flag: “The Confederate Battle Flag means different things to different people, but the fact that it continues to be a painful reminder of racial oppression to many suggests to me at least that it’s time to move beyond […]
McConnell Optimistic Trade Bills Will Reach President’s Desk This Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging continued bipartisan cooperation on trade: “When it comes to keeping the American people safe, there are many things Congress can do. “Encouraging reform at the TSA is one important step. But so is leading on trade. “President […]
After Long White House Delay, Senate Ready to Confirm New TSA Administrator
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the nomination of Vice Admiral Neffenger: “We’ll vote tonight to bring long-overdue permanent leadership to an agency in urgent need of reform and culture change: the TSA. “I wish the White House hadn’t waited six months to […]