ICYMI: McConnell on ‘PBS News Hour’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Judy Woodruff this evening on PBS News Hour. Click here to watch the full interview or see below for the highlights: On support for Ukraine: “The president really needs to step up his game. He has frequently done the right thing but never soon […]
Runaway Inflation Was 12 Months in the Making — Not 3 Weeks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the economy: “Last week marked one year since Democrats rammed two trillion dollars of runaway liberal spending through the Senate on a party-line vote. “Working families were certainly not celebrating this anniversary. They were too […]
McConnell on Ukraine: “Here Is What President Biden Should Be Doing Right Now”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: “This morning, members of Congress received an update on the situation in Ukraine directly from President Zelensky. “His presentation was powerful and heart-wrenching. It reinforced our sympathy, our outrage, and our resolve. “President Zelensky’s […]
Why Did Pro-Court-Packing Radicals Want Judge Jackson Specifically?
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Supreme Court: “What can the Senate conclude about a Supreme Court nominee from the nature of their fan club? “That’s a question the Democratic Leader answered very clearly a few years back. “In 2005, […]
Bipartisan Opposition to President Biden’s Radical Fed Nominee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Federal Reserve: “There is bipartisan Senate opposition to Sarah Bloom Raskin, President Biden’s radical and unacceptable nominee to the powerful Federal Reserve Board position of Vice Chair for Supervision. “Runaway inflation is hammering American […]
“American Strength Is Not the Provocation. American Weakness Is.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Iran: “American strength is not a provocation. “American strength secures deterrence and peace. It is American hesitancy and weakness which our adversaries see as an invitation. “It’s a simple fact. We have re-learned it the […]
McConnell on Supporting Ukraine: “Strength Is Not A Provocation”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: “Over the last few days, the Biden Administration’s confusing mismanagement and mixed signals surrounding the Ukraine crisis and the West’s response has again spilled out into public view. “Here’s the pattern. Time and time […]
Bipartisan Government Funding Bill Contains Big Wins for National Defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding government funding: “Yesterday, the House passed a bipartisan, bicameral government funding agreement that will enable crucial investments in our national defense. “Putin’s war on Ukraine is just one manifestation of the major, long-term threats to […]
Democrats’ War on Domestic Energy Long Predates Putin’s War on Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding energy: “Washington Democrats are trying to pull off a political spin job for the ages. “Everybody knows that gas prices and energy costs have been soaring sharply for many months. Working families know all too […]
McConnell: Government Funding Deal Provides “The Major Step Forward That Our National Security Needs”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding government funding: This bipartisan government funding agreement is the major step forward that our national security needs. This is a dangerous time for the United States and our partners. This compromise legislation will enable us to invest in military modernization […]