Important Work Continues to Keep Our Elections Secure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the importance of election security: “Yesterday, the entire Senate had the opportunity to meet in classified session for a briefing on election security. We heard from the Director of National Intelligence, the FBI Director, the Acting Secretary […]
McConnell: Preserving and Protecting Our Elections is a Crucial Task
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding election security: “Later today, all senators will have the opportunity to receive a classified briefing on an issue of huge national importance: The security and integrity of our elections. It’s fitting that today’s session be one bipartisan, […]
Leader McConnell Meets with Secretary of Defense Nominee Mark Esper
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement after today’s meeting with the president’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper: “Today I met with Acting Secretary Esper to discuss the critical challenges facing America’s armed forces, Kentucky’s contributions to our national defense, and his nomination to become the next […]
More Job Opportunities, Wage Growth, New Investment Thanks to Republican Policies
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: “Fourth of July celebrations weren’t the only thing for American families to smile about last week. We received even more positive news about the strong […]
Senate Continues to Make Headway in the Personnel Business
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: “The Senate is continuing to make headway in the personnel business. This week we are confirming a number of President Trump’s thoroughly qualified nominees to important vacancies […]
Senate Will Continue to Confirm Highly-Qualified Nominees for Important Federal Offices
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: “This week the Senate will continue to make headway and confirm the president’s highly-qualified nominees for important federal offices. We’ll begin by considering Daniel Bress who has […]
A Proud National Legacy of Liberty
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding our nation’s 243rd Independence Day and congratulating the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team on their World Cup win yesterday: “I hope all of our colleagues had a productive state work period and an enjoyable Fourth of July. On […]
Senate to Pass Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the National Defense Authorization Act and the growing threat of Iranian aggression: “Later today, the Senate will vote to fulfill a solemn responsibility. For a 59th consecutive year, we’ll pass the National Defense Authorization Act. I hope […]
McConnell-Kaine Tobacco-Free Youth Act Advances to Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding legislation to raise the national minimum age for purchasing tobacco products to 21: “Just last month, I introduced legislation along with my colleague from Virginia, Senator Kaine, to address a serious and growing public health issue. As […]
House Should Pass Bipartisan Senate Humanitarian Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the humanitarian crisis at our southern border: “Eight weeks ago, the administration sent Congress an urgent request for humanitarian money for the border. For eight weeks, we’ve seen evidence nearly every day that the conditions have been […]