McConnell Speaks at AIPAC Policy Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference: “Good morning. Speaking at AIPAC is a real honor. I’ve had the privilege of addressing this audience and my fellow friends of Israel on multiple occasions, and I must say it is […]
Leader McConnell Statement on Senator Thad Cochran
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding Senator Thad Cochran’s retirement announcement: “Today, the Senate learned that one of our longest-serving colleagues, Senator Thad Cochran, will retire on April 1st to focus on his health and enjoy more time with his family. Thad’s well-earned reputation as a ‘quiet persuader’ […]
Tax Reform: A Simple Idea With An Extraordinary Impact
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 across the country continue to see from tax reform: “It’s been just 73 days since President Trump signed historic tax reform into law. It feels like it’s been longer than that, because […]
Workers, Small Business Owners Already Reaping Benefits From Tax Reform
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 across the country continue to see from tax reform: “It’s been just over two months since this united Republican government delivered historic tax reform to middle-class families across America. So how’s it working? […]
A Fitting Tribute For ‘America’s Pastor’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Congressional tribute to the late Reverend Billy Graham in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol: “Yesterday, we welcomed the president, the vice president, and the family of the late Rev. Billy Graham as he laid […]
Congressional Ceremony Preceding the Lying in Honor of the Reverend Billy Graham
“Welcome, Mr. President, Mr. Vice President, members of the Graham family, and all our guests — on behalf of the Senate. The Speaker and I are honored you’re with us. The man we recognize today may well have shared the Gospel with more people, face-to-face, than anyone else in history. “His clear voice thundered through […]
McConnell Announces Senate Republican Members of Joint Select Committees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced the Senate Republican Joint Select Committee assignments: Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform: Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) Senator David Perdue (R-GA) Senator James Lankford (R-OK) Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans: Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) (Co-Chair) […]
Senate To Vote On Another Worthy Judicial Nominee
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 Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Judge Elizabeth Branch: “The Senate will soon vote to confirm another fine candidate to serve on the federal bench. Yesterday afternoon, we voted to advance the nomination of Judge Elizabeth […]
Senate Sergeant at Arms to Retire
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following statement Monday regarding the retirement of Frank J. Larkin, the Senate’s Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper: “I can’t thank Frank enough for his work as Sergeant at Arms, his efforts to keep the Senate community safe, and the professional approach he’s taken to this […]
Rev. Billy Graham
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Rev. Billy Graham: “It is with great sadness that Elaine and I note the passing of the Rev. Billy Graham, a man whose God-given gifts and love for souls endeared him to millions and earned for him the title […]