McConnell on IRS Targeting During Obama Administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the settlement reached by the Justice Department with groups that were targeted in the IRS scandal: “While five years is too late, I’m happy the IRS finally admitted they targeted conservative groups during the Obama Administration. This shameful scandal was a […]
Senate To Consider Four Circuit Court Nominees Next Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor after filing cloture on four more well-qualified circuit court nominees: “In my opening remarks today, I commended President Trump once again for the many outstanding judicial nominations he has made — and I reiterated the Senate’s determination […]
‘We Have A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity To Replace A Failing Tax Code’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding House adoption of the budget for Fiscal Year 2018: “I want to thank Speaker Ryan and House Republicans for taking this important step to help us achieve tax reform for hardworking Americans by passing this budget. This is a comprehensive, fiscally-responsible […]
Devastation From Opioid Abuse Is A Painful Reality For Families Across America
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding our nation’s opioid crisis: “For families in Kentucky and across the nation, the devastation of opioid abuse can be a constant and painful reality. Communities are forced to endure grief, worry and loss. A recent report showed […]
‘We Will Confirm These Nominees. You Can Count On It.’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Democrat obstruction of the president’s judicial nominees: “This Senate is continuing to move forward on the outstanding judicial nominations made by President Trump. Many of the well-qualified men and women the president has nominated enjoy substantial bipartisan […]
Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Honoring Filipino Veterans of WWII
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Leaders of the U.S. House and Senate held a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony today honoring Filipino veterans who fought in World War II. The following are U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s remarks delivered during the ceremony, which took place in Emancipation Hall, in the U.S. Capitol: “Today we gather to salute […]
Tax Reform Will Bring Economic Growth, Tax Relief And Jobs To Middle Class
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding tax reform: “Senate Republicans had a productive discussion with President Trump yesterday about our shared agenda. We were particularly focused on how to bring tax relief, economic growth, and jobs to the middle class through tax reform. […]
Democrat Obstruction on Nominations ‘Has Got To Stop’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Democrat obstruction of the president’s judicial nominees: “I’d like to again commend President Trump for the outstanding judicial nominees he’s sent us this year. So far, every nominee we’ve brought to the floor has been confirmed by […]
McConnell Stands with Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement following Senate approval of a Congressional Review Act resolution to hold the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accountable: “The CFPB, which claims to protect consumers, seems to have found a way to actually harm them more. By eliminating a key settlement tool, consumers […]
McConnell Statement Following Conference Lunch With President
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks regarding President Trump’s attendance at today’s Senate Republican Policy Committee lunch: “As you know, we had the president at lunch today and he went over all of the items that the administration has been working on. Much of which– I agree with […]