Democrats’ “Defund the Police” Efforts Coincide with Explosion in Violent Crime
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding public safety: “From coast to coast, American families are facing an explosion of violent crime on their streets and in their neighborhoods. “2020 saw homicides skyrocket nationwide. The sharpest one-year increase in decades. And 2021 […]
A Bipartisan Process Would Let Senate Finalize China-Focused Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding China: “Last week, the Senate took up sweeping legislation. It touches on big issues that span many committees—from economic policy to national security to scientific research and beyond. “86 Senators voted to proceed to this […]
Democrats’ Hard Left Turn Already Hurting Americans — But Liberals Want More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the economy: “Democrats’ hard left turn thus far has affected the entire U.S. economy. And it’s hitting working American families where it hurts. “In January, President Biden inherited safe and effective vaccines, a re-opening economy, […]
Bipartisan Progress on Transportation Infrastructure Shows Path the Administration Should Follow
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding infrastructure: “Today, two Senate committees will consider and vote on two very different pieces of legislation. “In the Russell Building, the Environment and Public Works Committee just approved a bipartisan bill, led by Chairman Carper […]
McConnell Remarks on Former Senator John Warner
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the death of Senator John Warner (R-VA): “I was saddened to learn this morning that our friend and former colleague, Senator John Warner, passed away last night. “By the time I arrived in the Senate, […]
Biden Administration Can’t Answer Crucial Questions About Rushed Afghanistan Retreat
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Afghanistan: “The President’s decision to retreat from Afghanistan is not clear-eyed or strategic. It’s dangerous wishful thinking. “As discussions with the Administration are making clear, this decision is not underpinned by a coherent plan to […]
McConnell Co-Sponsors Legislation to Fight Uptick in “Despicable” Anti-Semitic Attacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor against anti-Semitism: “The despicable, age-old specter of anti-Semitism continues to rear its head, even here in America. “Last week, authorities from New York to Los Angeles were investigating assaults on Jewish people. According to press reports, […]
McConnell Reiterates Importance of Standing Strongly with Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor in support of Israel defending itself against terrorists: “The world is relieved that Hamas has stopped firing rockets at Israel’s cities and, for the moment, the fighting has stopped. “Israel’s response to Hamas’s terrorism was justified. […]
We Can’t Compete With China Without Robust Defense Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding competing with China: “Last week, a bipartisan majority of Senators voted to proceed to floor debate about our nation’s long-term competition with China. “There’s no disagreement that the People’s Republic’s strategic capabilities and its growing […]
Amid Violent Crime Surge, Biden Nominee Called for Cutting Police Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Department of Justice nominee Kristen Clarke: “When President Biden’s nominees have been qualified and mainstream, they’ve received bipartisan cooperation. But the President’s choice to head a key division at the Department of Justice as an […]