The Senate is Here and Working for the American People
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the week’s business: “Our nation is caught within a number of grave problems at the same time. “This week, in cities across America, the pain of racial injustice has been compounded by violent riots that […]
McConnell: “The Senate Is Present and Working”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the week’s business: “Obviously, and unfortunately, this turmoil is not the only great challenge before us. Lest we forget, the healthcare fight against the worst viral pandemic in a century is still upon us. “Our […]
Let’s Unite For Peace in Our Streets and in Our Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding ongoing protests and riots throughout the nation: “Last night, the streets of major American cities were again the scene of looting and violent rioting that serves no purpose except to hurt innocent people and undermine […]
McConnell Stands With Hong Kong: The Chinese Communist Party Does Not Play By The Rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Hong Kong: “Now on an entirely different matter. “These events only compound what has already been an historically challenging time for our country. “As our nation continues to combat and contain the coronavirus, the Senate […]
“This Is An Hour of Great Pain and Unrest in Our Country”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding ongoing protests and riots throughout the nation: “This is an hour of great pain and unrest in our country. “Americans from coast to coast have been grieved and horrified by the killings of African-American citizens: […]
McConnell Statement on Protests and Riots: “Our City, Our State, and Our Country Have to Pull Together”
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the protests in Louisville, Kentucky and around the country: “The killings of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, George Floyd in Minneapolis, and Breonna Taylor in my hometown of Louisville, Kentucky have shaken our nation. For millions and millions of outraged […]
McConnell on ‘The Story with Martha MacCallum’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined ‘The Story with Martha MacCallum’ yesterday to discuss ongoing COVID-19 relief proposals and reopening the economy. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On the Senate Work Period: “Well, the House has been here two days in the last […]
McConnell on Successful Slowing of COVID-19: The American People Have Won “An Important Battle”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19: “All month, the Senate has been on the job, attending to the needs of our nation. “We have legislated. We’ve confirmed nominees. We’ve held major hearings and conducted oversight on the historic response to […]
McConnell Pays Tribute to Dr. Brian Monahan, the Attending Physician for the United States Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor in tribute to Dr. Brian Monahan, the Attending Physician for the United States Congress: “Throughout this health crisis, the Senate, its members and our staffs have been lucky to have the steady leadership of Dr. Brian […]
McConnell: House Democrats Playing With “Perpetual Impeachment” While the Senate Fights the Pandemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding House Democrats’ perpetual impeachment and the CARES Act: “Week after week, this Capitol has been a study in contrasts. Call it a tale of two chambers. “Over here in the United States Senate, the lights […]