McConnell Praises Armed Services Committee Selection of Inhofe as Chairman
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the announcement that the Armed Services Committee has chosen Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK) as its next Chairman: “Speaking of continuing John McCain’s legacy, I’m also happy that our colleagues on the Armed Services Committee have officially chosen […]
Welcoming Senator Kyl Back to the Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on U.S. Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) who will now serve the term of the late Senator John McCain: “Over the weekend, Senator John McCain was laid to rest at Annapolis. Our dear friend left a towering legacy of service and sacrifice. But […]
Bipartisan Praise for Judge Kavanaugh’s Record
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the president’s nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Brett Kavanaugh: “Today, the Judiciary Committee began its hearings to consider Judge Brett Kavanaugh for confirmation as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. One of the distinguished professionals asked […]
McConnell Applauds Ducey Appointment of Senator Jon Kyl
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s announcement that he will appoint former United States Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) to serve the term of the late Senator John McCain. “As we continue to honor John’s life of service and sacrifice for our nation, I hope all Senators will join me […]
McConnell: Don McGahn is the Most Impressive White House Counsel During My Time in Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding White House Counsel Don McGahn: “If the reporting is true about Don McGahn’s time at the White House coming to an end later this year, it will be sad news for our country. “Don is the most impressive White House Counsel during […]
A Growing and Vibrant Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans continue to see from the Republican pro-opportunity, pro-worker agenda: “Lately, there’s been no shortage of outstanding economic headlines. ‘Small business confidence hits another record high.’ ‘U.S. workers get biggest pay increase in nearly a […]
Completing Unfinished Business in August
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s well-qualified nominees: “August is usually a time for Senators to spend more time in our home states, meeting with our constituents and reporting on the progress we’ve made in […]
Honoring John McCain
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the passing of his dear friend and colleague, U.S. Senator John S. McCain (R-AZ): “It was quite something to listen yesterday to members’ heartfelt tributes to the memory of Senator McCain. He meant so much to so […]
‘The Senate Won’t Be the Same Without John McCain’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the passing of his dear friend and colleague, U.S. Senator John S. McCain (R-AZ): “On Saturday evening, a great loss echoed through our country. Six decades of patriotic service came to an end. We’ve suspected for some […]
U.S. Sen. John McCain Will Lie in State in the U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in coordination with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, today announced the late Senator John S. McCain will Lie in State at the United States Capitol Rotunda. “Additional information on the ceremony will be provided soon. The […]