Our Veterans Deserve the Care They Were Promised
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017: “The House of Representatives will vote later today on the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017, which would give the Department of Veterans Affairs […]
Working To Bring Relief From Obamacare
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senate Republicans commitment to rescuing the American people hurt by Obamacare: “Seven years ago, Senate Democrats and the Obama Administration forced Obamacare on the American people. But Obamacare never lived up to what Democrats promised. […]
Senate Continues Work on Bipartisan Iran Sanctions Bill
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: “Last week, the Senate voted on an overwhelmingly bipartisan basis to advance the Iran sanctions bill currently before us, and we’ll take another vote today to proceed to the bill. I […]
McConnell Defends Free Speech in Address to Faith and Freedom Coalition Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered remarks at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference today. The following are Senator McConnell’s remarks as prepared for delivery: “It’s great to see everyone again. What a difference a year makes. When I spoke to you last year, it was about the things we […]
Obamacare Has Had Disastrous Impacts Across the Country
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the failures of Obamacare: “Just this week, Ohioans learned that a major insurer will exit their state’s Obamacare exchanges next year, leaving thousands in at least 18 counties without a single option in the marketplace. […]
Holding Iran 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: “Yesterday, Senators voted on an overwhelmingly bipartisan basis, 91 to 8, to advance critical legislation granting the administration more of the policy tools it needs to hold Iran accountable for its […]
Leader McConnell Statement on Christopher Wray
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s announcement that he intends to nominate Christopher Wray as Director of the FBI: ‘Christopher Wray’s impressive credentials make him more than ready for the sober task of leading the FBI in fulfilling its law enforcement and national security […]
Improvements to Our Nation’s Infrastructure Will Better Serve Americans, Create Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding our nation’s infrastructure and the president’s plans for improvements: “Later today, President Trump will visit Cincinnati to discuss the importance of our nation’s inland waterways. Kentucky is home to over 1,900 miles of navigable inland […]
Senate to Advance Bipartisan Iran Sanctions Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Iran Sanctions legislation: “Senators today will have an opportunity to advance important, bipartisan Iran sanctions legislation. As we consider this bill we anticipate that amendments addressing Russia sanctions are likely to be offered. I am […]
Leader McConnell on Courtney Elwood
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the nominee for General Counsel at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Courtney Elwood: “Today we will confirm Courtney Elwood, the nominee for General Counsel at the Central Intelligence Agency. As Chairman Burr pointed out at […]