Senate Approves Bipartisan Funding to Fight Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding supplemental funding for the coronavirus: ‘The Senate just passed nearly $7.8 billion in supplemental funding to fight the new coronavirus by an overwhelming bipartisan vote and sent it to President Trump’s desk. ‘I applaud this package and was proud to […]
McConnell Defends Judicial Independence Following “Reckless” Schumer Comments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Supreme Court: ‘A few weeks ago, I spoke on this floor about a dangerous trend that threatens our self-government. ‘I explained how some in the Democratic Party appear more interested in attacking the institutions […]
McConnell: Bipartisan Energy Legislation Will Create Better Policy and Regulatory Conditions for American Workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Chairman Murkowski’s bipartisan energy legislation: ‘In the meantime, the Senate will continue considering an important package of comprehensive energy legislation. For the first time in more than a decade, we’re looking at a thorough update […]
McConnell Provides Update on Supplemental Funding to Combat the Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the coronavirus: ‘Last week, I described how Congress could quickly secure supplemental funding to combat the coronavirus. The way to secure these urgently-needed resources with speed and certainty was to forego partisan posturing, forego micromanagement […]
Leader McConnell Speaks at AIPAC Policy Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered remarks at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy conference today. The following are Leader McConnell’s remarks as delivered: ‘Good morning. Well, it’s great to be here again this year. For starters, I need to thank the leaders here today who work constantly […]
McConnell Speaks on the American Energy Innovation Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the American Energy Innovation Act: ‘This week, the Senate has a good opportunity to update the laws governing the way we harness and deploy America’s tremendous domestic energy resources. It’s been well over a decade […]
McConnell Welcomes Conditions-Based Approach to Afghanistan Peace Talks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Afghanistan: ‘On Saturday, President Trump announced a new agreement with the Taliban that is designed to promote a peaceful end to the civil war in Afghanistan. ‘First and foremost, we must recognize the brave men […]
McConnell on Bipartisan Coronavirus Funding: “The Senate’s Immediate Role is Clear”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the coronavirus, COVID-19: ‘The new coronavirus, or COVID-19, continued to capture headlines over the weekend. News of the first American deaths related to the disease confirm this is a public health challenge that is upon […]
Leader McConnell Speaks in Tribute to Secretary for the Majority Laura Dove
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor paying tribute to trusted advisor and friend, Laura Dove, for her many years of Senate service: ‘Earlier this week I said that paying tribute to departing Senate staff is one of my favorite and least favorite […]
McConnell Discusses Supplemental Funding to Combat Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the new coronavirus, COVID-19: ‘The continued spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, has the world on notice. ‘Here in the United States, we are fortunate not to be facing an immediate crisis. In response to […]