Our Responsibility to Support America’s Military
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the John S. McCain 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “History clearly shows us that skillful diplomacy, global peace, and a strong American military are in no way opposed to one another. Quite the opposite. These […]
McConnell on Summit with North Korea: A Historic First Step in an Important Negotiation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding yesterday’s historic summit between American and North Korean officials in Singapore: “Just a few hours ago, President Trump, Secretary of State Pompeo, National Security Advisor Bolton, and the rest of the American delegation concluded their summit meeting […]
A Significant Slowdown in the Federal Government’s Red Tape Factory
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the rollback of harmful Obama-era regulations through the Congressional Review Act (CRA): “Today marks another important milestone in our efforts to cut back the forest of red tape the Obama administration left behind. Effective today, thanks to […]
Defense Bill is Top Item on Senate To-Do List
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the John S. McCain 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Later this afternoon, the Senate will move to begin considering the John S. McCain 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. Our colleagues on the Armed Services Committee have […]
McConnell: Krauthammer’s Work ‘In A Class Of Its Own’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier today, Charles Krauthammer released a letter regarding his health condition. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement about his friend, Charles Krauthammer: “For the past forty years, my dear friend Charles Krauthammer has brought a piercing intellect, a sharp wit, and a deep moral conscience to his prolific career […]
Getting the Federal Government Out of the American People’s Way
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: “Sixteen months ago, President Trump and Republican majorities arrived in Washington with clear instructions from the American people — get the federal government out of […]
Greater Readiness, Enhanced Capabilities, More Support for Military Families
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 Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education, Kenneth Marcus, and the John S. McCain 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Today, the Senate will consider the nomination of Kenneth Marcus […]
Bipartisan Defense Bill Will Ensure Military Readiness
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the John S. McCain 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “This morning, I was honored to meet a number of Kentucky veterans at the World War II Memorial and welcome them to Washington. My father fought in […]
McConnell: We’ll Keep Delivering on Legislation to Make America Stronger, Safer and More Prosperous
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the cancellation of the Senate’s regularly-scheduled August recess due to historic obstruction from Senate Democrats: “Yesterday, I announced that the Senate’s regularly-scheduled August recess will not occur this year. Members will be able to meet with our […]
McConnell Statement on Cancelling the August Recess
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following statement Tuesday regarding the cancellation of August recess: “Due to the historic obstruction by Senate Democrats of the president’s nominees, and the goal of passing appropriations bills prior to the end of the fiscal year, the August recess has been canceled. Senators should expect […]