Recent Press

McConnell Announces Priorities for 119th Congress

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding his new roles in the 119th Congress: “America’s national security interests face the gravest array of threats since the Second World War. At this critical moment, a new Senate Republican majority has… Continue Reading

McConnell Meets With Representative Elise Stefanik

 - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today on his meeting with Representative Elise Stefanik: “I was glad to meet today with President-elect Trump’s nominee to serve as Representative of the United States to the United Nations, Representative Elise … Continue Reading

McConnell Statement On Senate Republican Leadership Election

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today on the election of Senator John Thune as Senate Majority Leader for the 119th Congress: “John Thune’s election is a clear endorsement of a consummate leader. The confidence our colleagues have placed in John’s… Continue Reading

Latest Remarks

McConnell Remarks Accepting ‘Peace Through Strength’ Award At Reagan National Defense Forum

SIMI VALLEY, C.A. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks at the Reagan National Defense Forum. Below is the text as prepared for delivery: “I’m glad to be with all of you. And I’m so honored by this recognition. “I believe in American primacy and in the power of alliances. I make no apology for these beliefs, and I trace them directly to the example of our 40th president. “President Reagan’s leadership was a source both of professional wisdom a… Continue Reading

Leader McConnell Thanks Deputy Chief Of Staff Scott Raab

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor thanking longtime aide, Scott Raab: “Every year, scores of bright young people arrive on Capitol Hill to begin careers of public service. On the whole, they tend to be bright, ambitious, principled, and patriotic. And I’ve been fortunate to have the best of them on my team. “But I’m certain that no one has ever shown up on Day One better prepared to help advocate for a state he’s not … Continue Reading

McConnell Honors Retiring Senator Mitt Romney

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT): “At the end of the year, the Senate will bid farewell to a number of distinguished colleagues who are starting well-deserved next chapters. In the coming weeks, I’ll single out a few of them for particular praise. “It seems fitting to begin with someone whose retirement is a departure not just from the Senate, but from a long and honorable career … Continue Reading

The Leader Board

Democrats Simply Won’t Stop Attacking Israel

Lame-Duck Democrats Go To Extremes To Confirm Radical Judicial Nominees, Shunning Crucial Senate Business

Voters Resoundingly Reject ‘Bidenomics’

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