Democrats’ Reckless Tax and Spending Spree Would Jeopardize Medicare and Reduce New Medicines
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats’ reckless tax and spending spree: “While the American people are battling inflation at its worst since 2008, Washington Democrats are behind closed doors writing another reckless taxing and spending spree that would have the […]
Inflation Effectively Cutting Americans’ Pay While Democrats Plot More Spending
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats’ reckless tax and spending spree: “Speaking of Democrats’ reckless taxing and spending — “This unified government is behind closed doors brainstorming ways to make inflation even more painful for American families. “Their next reckless […]
On Debt Limit, Democrats Are Sleepwalking Toward Another Avoidable Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the debt limit: “I want to begin today with a quotation. “‘Because this massive accumulation of debt was predicted, because it was foreseeable, because it was unnecessary, because it was the result of willful and […]
McConnell Honors Departing Senior Advisor Jane Lee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Jane Lee : “The pressing matters I discussed at the beginning of my remarks suggest I could not find a more appropriate time to honor the sterling staff expert who has advised me on budget […]
McConnell Thanks Departing Field Assistant Sue Tharp for 36 Years of Service
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Sue Tharp, McConnell field assistant since 1985: “Few public servants know Western Kentucky and its people as well as my friend Sue Tharp. “Sue has served as my team’s Paducah-based field assistant since 1985. She […]
Senate Set to Prevent Shutdown by Following Republican Roadmap
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding government funding: “Today, the Senate will consider and pass a government funding bill and do our part to avoid a shutdown. “The continuing resolution contains a number of key items that Republicans called for. “That […]
Top Generals Contradict President Biden’s Claims on Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Afghanistan: “Yesterday, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, General Milley, and the head of Central Command, General McKenzie, offered the Armed Services Committee stark assessments of President Biden’s reckless retreat from Afghanistan. “Curiously, the President’s […]
A Tidal Wave of Tax Hikes and New IRS Snooping
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats’ reckless tax and spending spree: “The American people continue to hear about a steady stream of bad ideas that Washington Democrats are packing into their next reckless taxing and spending spree. There’s one clear […]
Democrats Block McConnell Effort to Advance Debt Limit Solution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following statement today on the Senate floor regarding the debt limit: “Mr. President — “My colleague wants to discuss precedents from more than a decade ago. “But he and his colleagues have spent all year boasting that what Democrats are doing to the […]
As World Braces for Energy Shortage, Democrats Want War on Affordable American Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats’ reckless tax and spending spree: “While Washington Democrats neglect basic governance, they’re still trying to write another reckless taxing and spending spree behind closed doors. “Many details are still fuzzy, but one basic truth […]