McConnell: I Remain Eager To Improve Our Immigration, Security Policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor following today’s votes on immigration and border security: “I think it’s safe to say this has been a disappointing week. I kept my commitment and set aside the entire week for a broad, productive debate over DACA, border […]
Middle Class American Families Seeing 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 only been fifty-five days since the president signed historic tax reform into law. Already, it’s led to bonuses, raises, and new benefits for millions […]
McConnell: Let’s Make Law, Not Political Points on Immigration, Border Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the immigration and border security debate: “This entire week has been set aside, as I assured it would be, for votes on the DACA issue, border security, and other issues pertaining to the subject of immigration. At […]
McConnell on Parkland, Florida Tragedy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding yesterday’s horrific school shooting that took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The Senate will hold a moment of silence at noon today. “I want to begin this morning by sharing the shock […]
Tax Reform Benefiting Employees Across America
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: “For eight years under President Obama, our economy didn’t perform as well as it should have. Americans’ wages and salaries hardly grew. Many job creators […]
Reforms Necessary to End Needless Bureaucratic Delays on Infrastructure
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 improve American infrastructure: “On Monday, President Trump unveiled his proposal to improve America’s infrastructure. Today, he will host committee chairmen and ranking members at the White House for a bipartisan, bicameral meeting on the […]
It’s Time for Democrats to Stop Stalling DACA, Border Security Debate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the immigration and border security debate: ‘It is now Wednesday morning of the week the Senate set aside to debate DACA, border security, interior enforcement, and other immigration issues. I promised I would clear the way to […]
American Households Seeing Lower Utility Bills Thanks To 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: “Last week, as part of our bipartisan funding agreement, the Senate approved much-needed disaster relief for communities hit by last year’s devastating storms. This […]
On Immigration Reform, Border Security, Senate Needs to Look Past Talking Points, Focus on Making Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the immigration and border security debate: “Yesterday, the Senate took an initial step toward considering proposals to address DACA, border security, and other immigration issues. This week’s debate comes as no surprise to my colleagues. For a […]
Infrastructure: A Bipartisan Priority
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the release of the president’s infrastructure proposal and budget request today: “Today, President Trump put forward his budget request for the next fiscal year. I look forward to reviewing the president’s priorities. With a bipartisan funding agreement […]