Far-Left Agenda Would Harm Vulnerable Communities Just As Republican Agenda Is Helping Them Rebuild
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans continue to see from the Republican pro-opportunity, pro-growth agenda: “Earlier this week, I spoke about the economic pain that many Americans felt under the last administration’s left-wing policies — and all the Trump Administration […]
McConnell: House Should Pass Senate’s Strong Bipartisan Legislation to Stand Against Anti-Semitism
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding pending House action on the Senate-passed, Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act (S.1): “This week, the Senate has attended to one of this body’s unique responsibilities relating to foreign affairs: The ratification of treaties. We’ve […]
Important Tax Treaties Would Eliminate Unfair Competitive Disadvantage for American Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the ratification of important tax treaties: “The Senate’s in the midst of considering bilateral tax treaties with Spain, Switzerland, Japan, and Luxembourg. If yesterday’s overwhelming votes on the first protocol are any indication, all four will be […]
Secretary of Defense Nominee Mark Esper: A Man of Honor and Integrity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the president’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper: “Yesterday, our colleagues on the Armed Services Committee heard testimony from Dr. Mark Esper, the Senate-confirmed Secretary of the Army and President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense. […]
McConnell on the Passing of Justice John Paul Stevens
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the passing of former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court John Paul Stevens: “First, this morning, the Senate recognizes the death of a distinguished American. We received word last night that the remarkable life of former Associate […]
Fairer Treatment for American Job Creators, More Enticement for Foreign Investors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the ratification of important tax treaties: “Speaking of economic growth and development, the Senate will soon turn our attention to a number of bilateral tax treaties with important U.S. trading partners. We have these kinds of […]
A Pro-Worker, Pro-Family, Pro-Opportunity Economic Moment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans continue to see from the Republican pro-opportunity, pro-growth agenda: “Economic data continue to confirm what we’ve been hearing from American workers and job creators for two years now: This is a pro-worker, pro-family, pro-opportunity […]
Nominations, Ratification of Important Tax Treaties Up Next in Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding this week’s agenda: “The Senate is getting started on another busy week in which we’ll complete more important business for the American people. We will confirm a number of well-qualified nominees as well as a number […]
McConnell Statement on House Passage of 9/11 Victims Compensation Bill
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding House passage of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund bill: “The first responders who rushed into danger on September 11th, 2001 are the very definition of American heroes and patriots. The Senate has never forgotten the Victim Compensation Fund and we […]
More Well-Qualified Nominees Confirmed with Bipartisan Support in Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s well-qualified nominees: “All week, the Senate has continued our productivity in overcoming partisan opposition and confirming the president’s well-qualified nominees for important offices. We’ve confirmed the newest judge on […]