Securing Our Nation’s Borders Must Be A Priority
WASHINGTON, D.C- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to secure our border and fund the government: “I have on a red sweater this morning in the hopes that Christmas is not too far away for all of us, including the Members of Congress. […]
Senate Proceeds with Funding, Border Security Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to secure our border and fund the government: “My colleagues, here’s where we are. It’s now clear that Republicans have enough votes to proceed to the pending legislation on government funding, disaster relief, and border security. […]
McConnell: Let’s Secure Our Country
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to secure our border and fund the government: “Yesterday, the House passed an amended version of the continuing resolution to sustain government funding and sent it here for our consideration. In addition to giving the entire […]
McConnell Statement on Secretary Mattis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding Secretary of Defense James Mattis: “I believe it’s essential that the United States maintain and strengthen the post-World War II alliances that have been carefully built by leaders in both parties. We must also maintain a clear-eyed understanding of our friends and […]
Leader McConnell Meets with Senator-Designate Martha McSally
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement following his meeting with Senator-designate Martha McSally (R-AZ): “Governor Ducey made a terrific choice to appoint Martha McSally to the United States Senate. Her career of patriotic service to her state and nation make her uniquely qualified to serve the people of Arizona […]
McConnell Thanks Cornyn For His Service As Republican Whip
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding friend and colleague, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX): “Now I’m down to my very last end-of-year tribute to a member of this body. I offer this one with the very greatest reluctance. This one isn’t occasioned by any retirement. […]
Majority Leader McConnell Thanks Speaker Paul Ryan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding friend and colleague, Speaker Paul Ryan: “From time to time, each of us has indulged in the jokes and finger-pointing that sustain a friendly rivalry between the House and Senate — the founders’ metaphorical teacup and saucer. And […]
Senate to Consider Government Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Senate consideration of the government funding bill and the need to secure our border: “First, for the information of all senators: Later this morning, we’ll introduce a continuing resolution that will ensure continuous funding for the federal government. […]
Leader McConnell Thanks General John Kelly
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding White House Chief of Staff, General John Kelly: “Bidding farewell to our departing colleagues is never easy. Neither is seeing off a number of other colleagues, beyond the Senate, with whom we’ve had the privilege of working closely. […]
Leader McConnell Pays Tribute to Senator Jon Kyl
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the retirement of friend and colleague, Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ): “To the untrained eye, it might seem that I’ve completed my thanks and farewells to all my Republican colleagues who will depart at the end of this […]