McConnell Lays Out Senate’s September Agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Senate’s upcoming agenda items: “I want to begin by extending the Senate’s heartfelt sympathies to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. We’ve seen the devastation across Texas, Louisiana, and the Gulf Coast. We know the recovery will […]
McConnell Statement on Administration DACA Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s announcement on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “President Obama wrongly believed he had the authority to re-write our immigration law. Today’s action by President Trump corrects that fundamental mistake. “This Congress will continue working on securing […]
McConnell on President’s Emergency Hurricane Harvey Funding Request
LOUISVILLE, KY– Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today after the President submitted an emergency supplemental funding request for Hurricane Harvey relief: “Today the President submitted a supplemental emergency funding request to Congress to help Texas and the Gulf Coast recover from the horrific devastation of Hurricane Harvey. Working closely with […]
McConnell Statement on President Trump’s Address to the Nation on Afghanistan
LOUISVILLE, KY. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement tonight regarding President Trump’s address to the nation: “Tonight President Trump reaffirmed to the American people the painful lesson glaringly brought to our shores on September 11, 2001: the United States cannot permit terrorist organizations such as ISIL, al Qaeda or […]
McConnell Statement on Hate Groups and Reports of Lexington Rally
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today condemning hate groups and reports of a rally in Lexington, Kentucky: “The white supremacist, KKK, and neo-nazi groups who brought hatred and violence to Charlottesville are now planning a rally in Lexington. Their messages of hate and bigotry are not […]
Senate Continues Work To Help Our Nation’s Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding our nation’s veterans and the remaining items on the Senate agenda: “Earlier this week, I set out a number of items for the Senate to get done this work period — both in terms of […]
Work Continues On Nominations, FDA Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the nominee confirmation process and FDA user fees legislation: “As I said yesterday, the Senate has more work ahead this legislative period, including passing the FDA user fees legislation and confirming a number of nominees. […]
The American People Deserve A Tax System That Works For Them Instead Of Against Them
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the need for tax reform: “During the eight years of the Obama Administration, our economy failed to live up to its full potential. Meager growth rates. Wages that failed to keep pace. A decline in […]
McConnell On Christopher Wray: He Will Lead The FBI With Strength And Professionalism
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement following the Senate confirmation of Christopher Wray to serve as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation: “The position of FBI Director is one of great importance when it comes to protecting the American people — especially at a time when we […]
Veterans, FDA, Nominations On Tap For Remainder Of Work Period
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Senate’s upcoming agenda: “As I said yesterday, the Senate has a number of nominations to consider in the coming days. Yesterday, we voted to advance a well-qualified judicial nominee to serve on the Eleventh […]