McConnell Statement on Sen. Rob Portman
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding this morning’s announcement from Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH): “My friend Sen. Portman’s announced retirement in two years will be a big loss for the entire Senate. For a decade, our colleague from Ohio has been one of the most expert, […]
McConnell on Ret. Gen. Austin’s Nomination and Civil-Military Relations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations: “We’re continuing to consider President Biden’s nominees to key cabinet posts. “On Wednesday, Avril Haines was confirmed as Director of National Intelligence on a big, bipartisan vote, including my own. “We hope to be […]
“Senate Republicans Strongly Believe we Need a Full and Fair Process”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding impeachment trial timing: “While business proceeds on the floor, the Democratic Leader and I are continuing to flesh out the structure for this 50-50 Senate. “When Leaders Lott and Daschle wrote a similar agreement 20 […]
McConnell Statement on Proposed Trial Schedule
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding his proposed timeline for the first phases of an impeachment trial: “I have sent a proposed timeline for the first phases of the upcoming impeachment trial to Leader Schumer and look forward to continuing to discuss it with him. […]
McConnell Statement on Senate Schedule
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the Senate schedule: “The House of Representatives has voted to impeach the President. The Senate process will now begin at our first regular meeting following receipt of the article from the House. “Given the rules, procedures, and Senate precedents […]
McConnell Statement on the Passing of Sheldon Adelson
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Sheldon Adelson: “Our nation lost a remarkable American with the passing of my friend Sheldon Adelson. “Sheldon built an incredible life and career. He climbed from sleeping on tenement floors during the Great Depression as a […]
McConnell Mourns Death of USCP Officer Brian Sicknick
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the death of USCP Officer Brian Sicknick: “I was saddened and sickened to learn that Officer Brian D. Sicknick, a 12-year veteran of the United States Capitol Police, died following Wednesday’s violent attack on Congress. “It appears the criminals […]
McConnell Statement on United States Capitol Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding yesterday’s events at the United States Capitol: “I salute and applaud those front-line U.S. Capitol Police officers who stood bravely in harm’s way during yesterday’s failed insurrection. We are praying today for those who sustained injuries, some serious, in the […]