NATO has Shaped World History for the Better
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s remarks at this morning’s joint session of Congress: “First, I want to take a moment to thank NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg or his remarks at this morning’s joint session of Congress. I […]
The American People Deserve the Government They Elected
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding a resolution to reduce the amount of post-cloture debate time required for sub-cabinet level nominees and lower court judges: “The comprehensive campaign by Senate Democrats to delay Senate consideration of presidential nominations is now more than two years […]
Let’s Do the Right Thing for the Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding a resolution to reduce the amount of post-cloture debate time required for sub-cabinet level nominees and lower court judges: “Now, on another matter, 217 days. That’s how long elapsed between President Trump sending the Senate his nomination for […]
‘Our Work on Disaster Funding is Far from Finished’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding supplemental disaster funding legislation: “Last night, the Senate had the opportunity to pass an important package of disaster relief funding for communities across America. Unfortunately, it didn’t happen. Our Democratic colleagues voted down the efforts of Chairman Shelby […]
McConnell on Disaster Funding: This Does Not Need To Be a Difficult or Partisan Decision
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding supplemental disaster funding legislation: “For almost a week, the Senate’s been considering an urgent priority: Aid funding for communities across the country that have been ravaged by natural disasters. Like last year’s powerful hurricane season, which carried torrential […]
McConnell Op-Ed: Time to Stop the Democrats’ Obstruction
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following op-ed by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) can be found on Politico.com: “It took six months of partisan delays — and several railroad accidents — before Democrats let the Senate confirm a federal railroad administrator, even though none of them actually voted against the nominee in the end. “It’s been […]
Senate Resolution Would End Systematic Obstruction on Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding a resolution to reduce the amount of post-cloture debate time required for sub-cabinet level nominees and lower court judges: “I come to the floor to discuss the unprecedented obstruction that has faced President Trump’s nominees for the past […]
Court Packing: A Radical Proposal Dead and Buried by Bipartisan Consensus for Almost a Century
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Democrats’ attempt at “court-packing:” “Now, this week, the American people saw our Democratic colleagues go on the record on a truly astonishing policy proposal. After months of enthusiastic declarations of support, after tripping over one another to prove […]
Disaster Funding Legislation Would Address Urgent Needs, Deliver Critical Resources
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding supplemental disaster funding legislation: “In recent months, my home state of Kentucky has been hit hard by severe weather. Over half of our 120 counties have reported flood damage. Governor Bevin has placed the entire Commonwealth under a […]
Leader McConnell Meets with Interior Nominee David Bernhardt
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement after meeting with the president’s nominee for Secretary of the Department of the Interior, David Bernhardt: “I am pleased with the president’s decision to nominate David Bernhardt for Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior. He is a veteran of the Department […]