McConnell on Continued Action on Improper Investigations: The American People Deserve Answers and We Intend to Get Them
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding government accountability: “The coronavirus pandemic continues to challenge our nation, and the Senate is here working for the American people. “Our committees have called in experts like Dr. Fauci and leaders like Chairman Powell to […]
McConnell Speaks in Tribute to Mike DiSilvestro, Director of the Office of Senate Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor bidding farewell to Mike DiSilvestro, Director of the Office of Senate Security: “Today it’s my honor to help bid farewell to a distinguished staff leader who has himself handled sensitive security matters with great care and […]
McConnell Selects Senator Marco Rubio as Acting Intelligence Committee Chairman
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the appointment of Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) as Acting Intelligence Committee Chairman: “I am glad to announce that Senator Marco Rubio has accepted my invitation to serve as Acting Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. “The senior […]
McConnell: Essential Workers Are Showing Up for Our Country And The Senate Is Showing Up for Them
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: “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to hold our nation on high alert. “More than 1.4 million Americans have been infected. More than 80,000 lives have been tragically lost. And the livelihoods of tens […]
McConnell on ‘Special Report’ with Bret Baier
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined ‘Special Report’ today to discuss ongoing COVID-19 relief proposals and reopening the economy. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On House Democrats’ Liberal Wish List: “It’s an 1,800 page liberal wish list. It strikes me as hardly salvageable. […]
McConnell on COVID-19 Response: “This Half of the Capitol is Doing Our Job”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the COVID-19 response: “This pandemic is weighing heavily on the American people. “Roughly 1.4 million Americans have been infected. More than 80,000 have died. Unemployment has not been this high since World War II. “Just […]
McConnell: Our Enemies and Competitors Are Not Standing Down During this Pandemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the need to renew key authorities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): “The Senate has work of our own to do this week to ensure the safety and security of our nation. “In addition […]
McConnell: Americans on the Front Lines Need Action
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding liability reform: “Our health care sector continues to battle the coronavirus at every level. Doctors, nurses, hospital workers, researchers, and public health leaders are working constantly to protect Americans and fight this invader. “Unfortunately, the […]
McConnell: The Senate Will Continue to Perform Our Own Essential Responsibilities
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: “The Senate is back for a second week in session and we have more important work to do for the American people. “While our nation fights the coronavirus pandemic, many of our […]
Democrats Kill McConnell Amendment to Stop Partisan Takeover of the FEC
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At today’s Senate Rules Committee Markup of S1, commonly referred to as the ‘Democrat Politician Protection Act,’ Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) offered an amendment to cap the FEC commissioners’ tenures at 12 years: “I want to first discuss the Federal Election Commission. “The FEC was created in 1974 in the […]