McConnell: Democrats Aren’t Playing “Hardball” Against Republicans, But Against Kids, Laid-Off Workers, and Science
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19 relief: “There’s been a lot of focus lately on the drama here in Washington D.C. For weeks now, as leading Democrats blocked more pandemic relief over unrelated liberal demands, the press has covered their […]
McConnell Condemns Arrest of Jimmy Lai
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Hong Kong: “This weekend brought more unsettling news in the ongoing struggle for Hong Kong to preserve any shred of its civil liberties and self-governance. “One of the region’s most prominent pro-democracy advocates, Jimmy Lai, […]
“Democrats Said ‘Our Way or the Highway’”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19 relief: “I had hoped that this week, the Senate would be busy providing more coronavirus aid. Chairmen and ranking members would be working overtime, across the aisle, to finalize another major pandemic relief package […]
McConnell on President Trump’s Announcement: “Struggling Americans Need Help Now”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today: “Struggling Americans need action now. Since Democrats have sabotaged backroom talks with absurd demands that would not help working people, I support President Trump exploring his options to get unemployment benefits and other relief to the people who need them […]
McConnell Welcomes Evanina’s Efforts to Combat Foreign Interference in U.S. Politics
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the statement from William Evanina, Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center: “I appreciate Director Evanina informing Americans about foreign powers’ efforts to divide us and interfere in our politics. “This Administration’s efforts to combat foreign influence and political interference represent a […]
McConnell on CNBC’s “Squawk On The Street”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined CNBC’s “Squawk On The Street” this morning to discuss COVID-19 relief. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On COVID-19 Relief Negotiations: “The talks continue. I think the one thing we agree on, most of us at least, is […]
“A Lot of Americans’ Hopes Are Riding on the Democrats’ Endless Talk. I Hope They Are Not Disappointed”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19 relief: “It has been one week since Senate Democrats forced the additional federal benefit for jobless Americans to expire. “Senate Republicans tried everything to prevent the lapse. That Monday, we’d rolled out a comprehensive […]
McConnell on Fox News Channel’s ‘Special Report’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined ‘Special Report’ this evening to discuss COVID-19 relief. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On COVID-19 Relief Negotiations: “I think both sides want to get to an outcome, that’s the good news. The bad news is we are […]
“While Americans are Struggling, the Democratic Leaders Have Barely Moved an Inch”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19 relief: “Stop me if the story I’m about to tell sounds familiar. “The Speaker of the House and the Democratic Leader summon President Trump’s representatives to the Capitol. They meet for a long while. […]
McConnell Extends Senate’s Condolences to the People of Lebanon
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding yesterday’s explosion in Beirut: “First, I extend the Senate’s condolences to the people of Lebanon, following yesterday’s horrific explosion in Beirut. Reports indicate that at least 100 have died and more than 4,000 others were […]