Recent Press

McConnell on ‘Fox News at Night with Shannon Bream’

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Shannon Bream on Fox News Channel's 'Fox News at Night with Shannon Bream' yesterday to discuss Justice Barrett's confirmation. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On Speaker Pelosi Continuing to Block COVI… Continue Reading

McConnell on “The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino”

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined 'The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino' today to discuss COVID-19 relief, Democrats' court-packing threats, and Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On Judge Barret… Continue Reading

McConnell Condemns Continued Attacks on Judge Barrett’s Religious Faith

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding continued attacks on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's religious faith: "Judge Barrett's hearing last week confirmed beyond any doubt that she is a brilliant scholar and judge who is exceptionally qualified to… Continue Reading

Latest Remarks

McConnell Speaks Before Senate Confirms Judge Barrett

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Judge Amy Coney Barrett: "The Senate will render one of the most consequential judgements it can ever deliver. "We will approve a lifetime appointment to our nation's highest court. "Since the ink dried on the Constitution, only 114 men and women have been entrusted to uphold the separation of powers, protect people's rights, and dispense impartial justice on the Supreme Cour… Continue Reading

Senate Advances “One of the Most Qualified Nominees for Judicial Service that We Have Seen in our Lifetimes”

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Judge Amy Coney Barrett: "Quote: 'Few men [in] society… will have sufficient skill in the laws to qualify them for the stations of judges… [And] the number must be still smaller of those who unite the requisite integrity with the requisite knowledge.' "That was Alexander Hamilton, in Federalist 78. "The framers knew the independent judiciary would be a crucial p… Continue Reading

McConnell Deconstructs Democrats’ Misstatements

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Judge Amy Coney Barrett: "Yesterday, the Senate took the first step toward concluding our consideration of Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court. "The judge is one of the most brilliant, admired, and impressive nominees for any public office in a generation. "Tomorrow, we will vote on advancing her nomination toward a final confirmation vote Monday. "Our … Continue Reading

The Leader Board

Disregard Democrats’ Unserious Demands

Democrats’ Threats To Norms And Institutions Predate Judge Barrett’s Nomination

Judge Barrett’s Colleagues Laud Her ‘Impressive Intellect’ And Exemplary Character

Op-Eds

How the Senate's bold action to combat the coronavirus will help Kentuckians

Every Kentuckian is feeling the effects of the coronavirus. It's a national health and economic emergency that demands action. The Republican-led Senate answered with the biggest rescue package in history, and Kentucky will see at least $1.25 billion in relief. We've already received $39 million to address urgent housing and economic development priorities, and more funding will soon be on the way. Since the beginning of this crisis, we've been coordinating with President Trump and Vice Preside… Continue Reading

Democrats Shirking Duty to Fund National Defense

At the end of October, President Trump announced U.S. special operations forces eliminated Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the world's most wanted terrorist and the vile leader of ISIS. Whatever your politics, every American should express sincere gratitude to the intelligence professionals and servicemembers who carried out this brave defense of the American way of life. Kentuckians should be especially proud that one of our very own, Cadiz-native Lieutenant General Scott Howell, leads the forces who ex… Continue Reading

Withdrawing from Syria is a Grave Mistake

Withdrawing U.S. forces from Syria is a grave strategic mistake. It will leave the American people and homeland less safe, embolden our enemies, and weaken important alliances. Sadly, the recently announced pullout risks repeating the Obama administration's reckless withdrawal from Iraq, which facilitated the rise of the Islamic State in the first place. Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, I have worked with three presidential administrations to fight radical Islamist terrorism. I have distilled … Continue Reading