Senate Votes to Advance Disaster Funding Legislation
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, natural disasters have occupied an outsized share of headlines across America. We’ve seen counties in Alabama and Georgia bear the blows of a vicious tornado and support the loved ones of […]
‘Green New Deal’ Fails in Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding yesterday’s failed vote on the Green New Deal: “Yesterday my Democratic colleagues in this body offered the American people a crystal-clear picture of what the Democratic Party stands for in 2019 — and whom it represents. Nearly all […]
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: “Pretty tough act to follow. Good morning everyone. Thank you so much for the opportunity to be here once again. Every time I have the privilege […]
Green New Deal: Pain for American Families, No Meaningful Change in Carbon Emissions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding today’s vote on the Green New Deal: “Yesterday, the Senate voted to advance the nomination of Bridget Bade of Arizona, the latest of President Trump’s qualified judicial nominees. Today we’ll vote on her confirmation as a judge on […]
This Week in the Senate: Green New Deal, Nominations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Green New Deal and the need to confirm more of the president’s well-qualified nominees: “Unfortunately, the events of the last few months have not exactly indicated that productive, practical cooperation is what our Democratic colleagues have in […]
No Collusion, No Conspiracy, No Obstruction’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding yesterday’s letter from Attorney General Barr to Congress on Special Counsel Mueller’s report: “Yesterday, Attorney General Barr transmitted to Congress his summary of the Special Counsel’s principal conclusions from his investigation into Russia’s efforts to interfere in the […]
Special Counsel Confirms No Collusion Between Trump Campaign and Russia
LOUISVILLE, KY – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding today’s letter from Attorney General Barr to Congress on Special Counsel Mueller’s report: “I thank the Attorney General for promptly advising the Congress of the Special Counsel’s principal conclusions in this matter, consistent with his Friday letter to the Congress. “The Special Counsel’s […]
McConnell Statement on Attorney General Barr’s Announcement on Special Counsel Mueller’s Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding today’s announcement from Attorney General Barr on Special Counsel Mueller’s report: “I welcome the announcement that the Special Counsel has finally completed his investigation into Russia’s efforts to interfere in the 2016 elections. Many Republicans have long believed that Russia poses a significant threat […]
McConnell Statement on New Zealand Terrorist Attacks
LOUISVILLE, KY. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following statement regarding the terrorist attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand “I join all Americans in sending our deepest sympathies to the people of Christchurch, New Zealand, as they mourn the victims of yesterday’s horrific acts of terror. “There is no room for hate and violence […]
McConnell Names Scott Raab, Stef Muchow to be Deputy Chiefs of Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) today announced senior staff changes in the Majority Leader office. Longtime McConnell advisor and current Policy Director Scott Raab will now serve as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy. Stefanie Muchow, a senior member of the leadership staff team will be the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. […]