Thanksgiving 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered the following video message in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday on November 24th: “President George Washington proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving holiday back in 1789. “This November, Americans will once again come together in celebration of this uniquely American tradition. “On Thanksgiving, we express our […]
Majority Leader McConnell’s Statement on Senator Jeff Sessions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement regarding President-elect Trump’s intention to nominate Senator Jeff Sessions for United State Attorney General: “I strongly support the President-elect’s intention to nominate Senator Jeff Sessions to be the next United States Attorney General. Jeff is principled, forthright, and hardworking. He cares deeply […]
McConnell: Important Work Ahead
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding remaining agenda items of the current Congress: “It’s been a busy and exciting week as we’ve welcomed new members, assembled our leadership teams for the 115th Congress, and gotten to work on important issues. “Today we’ll […]
McConnell Grateful for Support of Colleagues and American People
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the 115th Congress: “This morning our conference came together to select the Republican leadership team for the 115th Congress. “It’s an honor to have been chosen once again by my colleagues to continue serving as leader. […]
McConnell Welcomes Senate Back to Work
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding wrapping up the 114th Congress: ”We’ve had a regularly scheduled election in this country every two years since 1788, right on time. This year’s campaign was long and it was tough. […]
Veterans Day 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered the following remarks in observance of Veterans Day, Friday, November 11th: The following is a transcript of the Majority Leader’s message: “America’s freedoms were earned by the sacrifices of our nation’s Veterans. On this Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women, past and […]
McConnell: ‘Change the Course for America’
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke about Donald Trump’s presidential victory, Republicans remaining in the majority in the Senate, and other issues at a press conference today. The following are excerpts from the press conference: ON PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP: “I want to particularly congratulate President-elect Trump. I think we can all agree […]
McConnell: Let’s Keep Working Together to Pass Critical Resources
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding completing work on funding for Zika, veterans and continuing government operations: “Our colleagues in the House made good progress last night on a way forward to help the people of Flint in the Water Resources Development […]
McConnell on the Passing of Shimon Peres
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today mourning the passing of Shimon Peres, the ninth president of Israel: “We were saddened to learn last night that Shimon Peres, the ninth president of Israel, has passed away at the age of 93. “He leaves […]
McConnell: We Cannot Afford to Wait Any Longer on Providing Critical Resources
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding completing work on funding for Zika, veterans and continuing government operations: “I’d like to bring a little perspective to today’s vote on the Clean CR/Zika package. “This is a 10-week funding bill. “Its contents command […]