Obamacare is Hurting Kentucky Hospitals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the broken promises of Obamacare and the impact on Kentucky families and hospitals: “It’s good to see forward momentum on trade. It’s good for the American people. “But there are other issues that both parties should want […]
Senate Democrats Accept Leader McConnell’s Bipartisan Path Forward on Trade
‘The plan I’m about to offer will follow the regular order on the trade bill, while also allowing Senators the opportunity to take votes on the customs and preferences bills – in a way that will not imperil the increased American exports and American trade jobs we need. We would then turn to the trade […]
McConnell Co-Sponsors Adoptive Family Relief Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell co-sponsored legislation that would assist families adopting from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The bipartisan Adoptive Family Relief Act, introduced today by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Ron Johnson (R-WI), would allow the U.S. Department of State to waive fees for adoptive families who […]
McConnell Comments on Amtrak Derailment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Amtrak derailment: “Many of us awoke to terrible news this morning. We’re still awaiting more information about what happened near Philadelphia. But we know this tragedy will touch the lives of many. The Senate sends […]
Path Forward on Bipartisan Trade Bill ‘Still on the Table,’ Says McConnell
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today urging Senate Democrats to stop blocking a bipartisan discussion on a 21st century American trade agenda: “It was quite something to watch President Obama’s party vote to filibuster his top domestic legislative priority yesterday. “It left pretty much […]
McConnell: Door Remains Open for a Path Forward on Bipartisan Trade Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Senate Democrats filibuster of a bipartisan trade bill: “What we just saw here is pretty shocking. “There are always limits to what can be accomplished when the American people choose divided government. “But it doesn’t mean […]
McConnell Urges Senate to Begin Debate on Bipartisan Trade Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging Senators to start debate on a 21st Century American trade agenda: “The Senate will have the opportunity this afternoon to open the legislative process for a broad, 21st Century American trade agenda. “Let me remind Senators that […]
McConnell Discusses Senate Getting Back to Work, Previews Trade and Iran Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding an active Senate: “I took a trip up to Boston this weekend to address the Kennedy Institute. It was a unique experience. “I was there — in a full-scale representation of the Senate chamber — to discuss how […]
Recognizing the 70th Anniversary of V-E Day
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement recognizing the 70th anniversary of V-E Day: “Today we mark the 70th anniversary of V-E Day. The fall of the Third Reich and the end of the war in Europe represented a momentous victory for our country and the world. It was […]
Tribute to Don Ritchie, Senate Historian
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today celebrating the career of Don Ritchie: “I’d like to bid a fond farewell to one of the smartest guys around here, Don Ritchie, who will be leaving us later this month. “He’s been the Senate’s Historian since […]