Botched Afghanistan Retreat Has Weakened Our Fight Against Terrorism
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding foreign policy: “One year ago yesterday, the Biden Administration announced its withdrawal from Afghanistan had reached a halfway point. “Analysis after analysis has confirmed what was clear to many of us in real time: “The […]
“A Disgraceful Dereliction of Duty”: Democrats Block Steps to Protect Justices
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: “Two years ago, the Senate Democratic Leader stood on the steps of the Supreme Court and threatened two Justices by name. ‘You will pay the price,’ he shouted. ‘You won’t know what […]
McConnell: House Democrats Must Immediately Stop Blocking Supreme Court Security Bill
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: “First, just moments ago, the Washington Post published an extremely disturbing report. “According to the reports, a man in his mid-20s was stopped near the home of a Supreme Court Justice carrying […]
Aid For Ukraine is an Investment In U.S. National Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: “Last month, by an overwhelming, bipartisan margin, the Senate approved a package of urgent assistance to Ukraine. “Then, over the Memorial Day state work period, our friends on the front lines marked their 100th […]
Soaring Gas Prices, Runaway Energy Costs, and Dependence on China
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding energy: “In 2019, while running for the White House, President Biden made a public promise: ‘I guarantee you we’re going to end fossil fuels.’ “Once in office, he wasted no time starting down that path. […]
Democrats’ Historic Inflation Is Failing Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding inflation: “Last week, we paused to honor the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation and in defense of our freedoms. “For families across America, the long holiday […]
McConnell Honors Departing Senior Advisor Jennifer Kuskowski
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Jennifer Kuskowski: “Nine years and a couple months ago, an impressive young woman interviewed for a position in my office over in the Russell building. “She’d worked for her home state Senator out of college. […]
Democrats’ Economy: Harder to Fill the Tank, Harder to Get By
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding inflation: “In America, inflation has topped 5% every month for the past year. The consumer price index continues to hover at levels our economy hasn’t seen in four decades. “And as we head into Memorial […]
Democrats’ Radical Nominees Will Make Families’ Problems Worse
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations: “Gas prices have set new all-time record highs every day for more than two weeks. Overall inflation is the worst it’s been in more than 40 years. And the Biden Administration is preparing to […]
“Our Country Is Sickened and Outraged” by Uvalde Murders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas: “Our country is sickened and outraged by the senseless evil that struck Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas yesterday. “According to early reports from authorities, it appears that a […]