McConnell Praises Intelligence Community, Brave U.S. Forces, and President Trump for Bringing ISIS Leader to Justice
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the death of ISIS leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: “On Sunday morning, we woke up to a better and safer world because one monster was no longer in it. “Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was the founder and […]
McConnell Applauds President Trump’s Announcement on the Death of al-Baghdadi
LOUISVILLE, KY. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement following the announcement of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s death: “I applaud President Trump’s announcement that U.S. special forces have eliminated ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The world’s most wanted man has been brought to justice. The world is a safer place today. […]
McConnell Sponsors Resolution Urging the House to Respect Due Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), introduced today their Senate Resolution urging the House of Representatives to begin respecting the precedents and due process safeguards that have been abandoned thus far in impeachment inquiry proceedings. Leader McConnell released the […]
Senate Confirms Justin Walker of Kentucky to be U.S. District Judge
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor prior to the Senate confirmation of Justin Walker of Louisville, Kentucky to serve on the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky: “The Senate will have the opportunity to confirm another brilliant nominee […]
Opioid Fight Remains Top Priority
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor marking the one-year anniversary of President Trump signing into law landmark opioid legislation: “Too many times, I’ve had to come to this floor to speak about the pain inflicted on families and entire communities by opioid […]
McConnell Highlights Important Events at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor: “First, I want to acknowledge two notable events taking place here in the Capitol today. “As we speak, the First Lady of the United States is just down the hall for a special event relating to […]
Democrats Want Middle-Class Families To Subsidize Blue-State Millionaires
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats’ effort to undermine tax reform for families across the country: “Today, Democrats here in the Senate will push forward their own resolution. It seeks to undermine part of the historic tax reform law we […]
House Democrat Proposal is Designed to Reduce Free Speech in America
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding H.R. 4617: “Later today, I understand the House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 4617 — the latest installment in Speaker Pelosi’s campaign to expand government’s control over Americans’ political speech. “It’s a transparent attack […]
McConnell Introduces Syria Resolution in the Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor introducing his legislative measure regarding the proper role for American leadership in Syria: “My colleagues know that I opposed President Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria. So I am encouraged by press reports his […]
Democrats Must Not Continue to Block Funding Our Armed Forces
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Senate agenda: “This week the Senate has several opportunities to make headway on important matters facing the nation. “First, we’ll tend to a pending treaty protocol on the accession of a new member to NATO, and […]