McConnell Statement on Andy Puzder

WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding Andy Puzder’s decision to withdraw as the president’s nominee for Secretary of Labor: “I strongly supported Andy Puzder because he is uniquely qualified, knows how to improve the lives of hard-working Americans and knows how to... Continue Reading

McConnell Praises Administration Action to Help Protect Americans from Consequences of Obamacare

WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement in support of the administrative action taken by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Rep. Tom Price:   “Obamacare is a disaster. It has failed our nation and our constituents while forcing insurers to leave markets... Continue Reading

Majority Leader McConnell Welcomes Senator Luther Strange

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks this morning on the Senate floor welcoming Senator Luther Strange (R-AL): “Of course, the departure of one Senator [Sessions] typically heralds the arrival of a new one.  Today is no different.  I hope colleagues will join... Continue Reading

McConnell Op-Ed: Give Neil Gorsuch an Up-Or-Down Vote

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  The following is an op-ed in Politico Magazine by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) regarding President Trump’s nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge Neil Gorsuch: “Judge Neil Gorsuch is an exceptional nominee for the Supreme Court. He’s recognized by people on both... Continue Reading

Leader McConnell on CNN’s ‘State of the Union’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) appeared on CNN’s ‘State of the Union’ this morning. The following are excerpts from his interview:  On Judge Neil Gorsuch as President Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee “[T]he president has picked an incredibly well-qualified individual. The search was handled extremely well.... Continue Reading

McConnell Op-Ed: Democrats, Ditch the Apocalyptic Rhetoric on Judge Gorsuch

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  The following is an op-ed in the Washington Post by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) regarding President Trump’s nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge Neil Gorsuch: “The president made an outstanding choice with his nomination Tuesday of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme... Continue Reading

Judge Neil Gorsuch

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court: “The president made an outstanding decision in his nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme... Continue Reading

Leader McConnell on ABC’s ‘This Week’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) appeared on ABC’s ‘This Week’ this morning. The following are excerpts from his interview: McConnell on President Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration “…to the extent they’re trying to improve the vetting process, I think that’s in order. [W]e also need... Continue Reading

McConnell: The Pain Inflicted Upon the Jewish People Can Never Be Forgotten

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today, January 27, 2017, in observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day: “Today, the world remembers the millions of innocent men, women, and children who suffered the brutality of the Holocaust.  The pain inflicted upon the Jewish people... Continue Reading

McConnell Statement on President Trump Ending the Delay on Keystone XL Pipeline Jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement after President Trump announced that he will sign executive orders to advance the Keystone XL pipeline: “President Trump should be commended for his swift action to create more jobs by approving the construction of the Keystone... Continue Reading