McConnell Recaps Kentucky State Work Period

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the recent Kentucky state work period: “I kicked off the month in West Kentucky and then in my hometown of Louisville, where I met with small businesses and community leaders. We had a candid conversation […]

McConnell Comments on the Passing of James Buckley

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Jim Buckley: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of James Buckley, a remarkable American who lived an extraordinarily consequential life. “The sheer breadth of Jim’s involvement in our nation’s public life was a singular accomplishment […]

Supporting U.S. Forces, Allies Means Investing In Defense Production

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national defense: “Almost two years ago, the United States took an important step toward deeper cooperation with two of our closest friends – Australia and the United Kingdom. “The AUKUS agreement promises to equip our […]

Democrats’ Reckless Spending is Hurting American Workers and Helping China

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats’ reckless spending: “Yesterday, Senate Democrats celebrated the approaching anniversary of their reckless taxing and spending spree. As the Democratic Leader put it, ‘this legislation is paying huge dividends.’ “Well, he’s right about that much. […]

McConnell Praises Allies’ Clarity On Collective Defense

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security: “Tomorrow, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy will visit Washington for a series of meetings. I look forward to welcoming her to the Capitol at an important time for our two countries’ friendship […]

Historic Inflation: “That’s Bidenomics In Action”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Bidenomics: “The Biden Administration has been working overtime to sell the American people a fantasy. The President would like working families who have struggled under two years of soaring inflation to believe their refrain that […]

McConnell Honors USCP Fallen On 25th Anniversary Of Capitol Shooting

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the anniversary of the USCP shooting: “I need to begin my remarks today by acknowledging two solemn anniversaries. “Yesterday marked twenty-five years since a deranged gunman shattered the calm of a summer afternoon here at […]

As Russia Attacks Civilian Targets, West Must Help Ukraine Finish Fight

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding NDAA: “Russia’s violence against civilian infrastructure in Ukraine continues. But the consequences of this unilateral destruction extend far beyond Ukraine’s borders. “Just a week has passed since Vladimir Putin pulled out of the agreement that […]

Far Left Calls Shots In Democrats’ Attacks On Supreme Court

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: “Democrats on the Judiciary Committee spent last Thursday considering the best way to reach from Article One of the Constitution into Article Three and tell a co-equal branch of government how to […]

Senate Democrats Still Considering Radical, Record-Setting Biden Nominee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Julie Su: “For more than two years now, the Biden Administration has sent the Senate a steady stream of radical and unqualified nominees. That much is hardly news. “But today, the President’s pick to serve […]