McConnell: Free Speech Is Crucial To Who We Are As Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the importance of free speech and the threats it faces in our nation today: “Today I want to touch on a topic, as I announced recently, that I will continue to address regularly here on […]

Obamacare Has Continued To Hurt The People We Represent

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Senate Republicans’ commitment to rescuing the American people hurt by Obamacare: “In the many years since Obamacare was imposed on the American people, it has continued to hurt the people we represent — over, […]

McConnell On Obamacare: We Have To Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Senate Republicans’ commitment to rescuing the American people hurt by Obamacare: “We’ve been debating Obamacare’s failures and what to do about them for so many years now.  We’ve heard so many distressed stories from […]

Despite Obamacare’s Failures, Democrats Are Still Trying To Prevent Congress From Acting

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Senate Republicans’ commitment to rescuing the American people hurt by Obamacare: “I remember well seven years ago, Senator Reid was the Majority Leader. We were called into session the Monday after Thanksgiving and we […]

We Can and Must Do Better Than Obamacare’s Status Quo

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Senate Republicans’ commitment to rescuing the American people hurt by Obamacare: “What has happened in the years since Obamacare was imposed on our country?  Year after year, it drove up costs.  Year after year, […]

Gratitude, Prayers to the Victims of Yesterday’s Horrific Shooting

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the shooting that occurred yesterday at a practice for the Congressional charity baseball game in Alexandria, VA: “This morning, the Senate continues to send its prayers to all the victims of yesterday’s horrific shooting. We […]

Senate to Pass New Sanctions Holding Iran, Russia Accountable

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Iran sanctions bill and the Russia amendment:  “The Senate today will take a final vote on the bipartisan first step to hold Iran and Russia accountable. This follows overwhelmingly bipartisan action yesterday to approve the Russia […]

Leader McConnell on the Shooting in Alexandria, VA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the shooting that occurred this morning in Alexandria, VA at a practice for a charity baseball game: “I know the entire Senate will join me in echoing the sentiments of the president this morning.  We […]

Iran Sanctions More Important Than Ever

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Iran sanctions bill:   “Yesterday, the Republican Senate took another step to advance key sanctions legislation to hold Iran accountable. The Iranians are pursuing a regional strategy intent on empowering Shia militias, Hezbollah, their […]

Our Economy Needs Tax Reform

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding pro-growth tax reform: “After eight years of sluggish economic growth under the Obama Administration, I was pleased to see some positive numbers out of last month’s jobs report. And now, following so many years of […]