Press Releases

03.25.23

Statement from Leader McConnell

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement this afternoon: "I want to sincerely thank everyone for all the kind wishes. I'm happy to say I finished inpatient physical therapy earlier today and I'm glad to be home. "I'm going to follow the advice of my physical therapists and spend the next few days working for Kentuckians and the Republican Conference from home. I'm in frequent touch with my Senate colleagues and my staff. I look forw… Continue Reading


03.13.23

Statement from McConnell Communications Director David Popp

WASHINGTON, D.C. - David Popp, Communications Director for Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), issued the following statement: "Leader McConnell's concussion recovery is proceeding well and the Leader was discharged from the hospital today. At the advice of his physician, the next step will be a period of physical therapy at an inpatient rehabilitation facility before he returns home. "Over the course of treatment this weekend, the Leader's medical team discovered that he also suf… Continue Reading


03.09.23

Statement from McConnell Communications Director David Popp

WASHINGTON, D.C. - David Popp, Communications Director for Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement: "Leader McConnell tripped at a dinner event Wednesday evening and has been admitted to the hospital and is being treated for a concussion. He is expected to remain in the hospital for a few days of observation and treatment. The Leader is grateful to the medical professionals for their care and to his colleagues for their warm wishes." ###… Continue Reading


03.09.23

Statement from McConnell Communications Director David Popp

WASHINGTON, D.C. - David Popp, Communications Director for Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement: "This evening, Leader McConnell tripped at a local hotel during a private dinner. He has been admitted to the hospital where he is receiving treatment." ###… Continue Reading


03.02.23

Biden-Garland DOJ: Quiet on Crime Wave, Silent on Far-Left Lawbreakers, Hyperactive Against Conservatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding law and order: "The American people are deeply concerned about the collapse of law and order in this country. "39% of New York City residents say they feel less safe than they did a year ago. "Last month 63% of likely voters in Chicago said they felt personally unsafe from gun violence and crime. By the way, on Tuesday, those Chicago voters tossed out the… Continue Reading


02.24.23

McConnell on One-Year Anniversary of Ukraine Escalation

HELSINKI, FINLAND - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the one-year anniversary of Russia's escalation in Ukraine: "The innocent people of Ukraine have suffered devastating violence and destruction at the hands of Vladimir Putin and his war machine for years. The bloody full-scale escalation that he began one year ago with zero justification is just the latest chapter. The brave and free men and women of Ukraine and their elected … Continue Reading


02.17.23

ICYMI: McConnell Remarks at Munich Security Conference

MUNICH, GERMANY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke at the Munich Security Conference earlier today. His remarks as prepared for delivery are below: "Well, good morning, friends. "Let me start by saying: I am a conservative Republican from America, and I come in peace! Reports about the death of Republican support for strong American leadership in the world have been greatly exaggerated. "My party's leaders overwhelmingly support a strong, involved America and a rob… Continue Reading


02.16.23

ICYMI: McConnell on America’s Newsroom

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino this morning on Fox News' 'America's Newsroom'. See below for highlights or click here for the full interview. On the Flying Object Takedowns: "It is perplexing. We've been in these briefings, as you suggest, but they [the Biden Administration] don't seem to know anything. So, we're anxious to hear what analysis, if any, they've been able to achieve on the Chinese balloon, and to just get… Continue Reading


02.07.23

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Delivers Republican Address to the Nation

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Tonight, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-AR) delivered the Republican Address to the Nation following the State of the Union. Below is the text of the Address as prepared for delivery: "Good evening. I'm Sarah Huckabee Sanders. "Being a mom to three young children taught me not to believe every story I hear. So forgive me for not believing much of anything I heard tonight from President Biden. From out-of-control inflation and violent crime to the dangerous border crisis and t… Continue Reading


02.07.23

ICYMI: McConnell on The Guy Benson Show and The Story

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Guy Benson on Fox News Radio's 'The Guy Benson Show' and Martha MacCallum on Fox News' 'The Story' this afternoon. See below for highlights or click here and here for the full interviews. On the State of the Union: "I think a good way to start is to talk about what the President's job is tonight. I just looked at a poll today, you may well have referred to it, that said only 13% of Americans thought the state of the… Continue Reading


02.07.23

EXCERPTS: Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Will Deliver Republican Address to the Nation

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Tonight, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-AR) will deliver the Republican Address to the Nation following the State of the Union. Below are excerpts from the Address: […] In the radical left's America, Washington taxes you and lights your hard-earned money on fire, but you get crushed with high gas prices, empty grocery shelves, and our children are taught to hate one another on account of their race, but not to love one another or our great country. […] And wh… Continue Reading


02.05.23

McConnell Statement on PRC Balloon

LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement this morning regarding the PRC balloon: "As usual when it comes to national defense and foreign policy, the Biden Administration reacted at first too indecisively and then too late. We should not have let the People's Republic of China make a mockery of our airspace. It defies belief to suggest there was nowhere between the Aleutian Islands of Alaska and the coast of Carolina where this balloon … Continue Reading


02.02.23

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas Will Deliver Republican Address to the Nation

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-AR) will deliver the Republican Address to the Nation from Little Rock, Arkansas following the State of the Union address next Tuesday, February 7th: Speaker McCarthy said: "Americans are still struggling from inflation, a border crisis, record crime, and a failing school system. As House Republicans work to fix these problems in Con… Continue Reading


02.01.23

McConnell Announces Senate Republican Committee Assignments for the 118th Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) today announced the Senate Republican Conference Committee Assignments for the 118th Congress. The assignments have been ratified by the Republican Conference and are expected to be ratified by full Senate soon. Agriculture John Boozman, Arkansas Mitch McConnell, Kentucky John Hoeven, North Dakota Joni Ernst, Iowa Cindy Hyde-Smith, Mississippi Roger Marshall, Kansas Tommy Tuberville, Alabama Mike Braun, Indiana Chu… Continue Reading


01.12.23

McConnell Congratulates Nebraska Senator-Designate Pete Ricketts

LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding Nebraska Senator-designate Pete Ricketts: "I am thrilled to hear that Nebraska's outstanding former Governor Pete Ricketts is heading here to the U.S. Senate. Governor Pillen could not have found a more capable leader to take the baton from our colleague Senator Sasse and fight for the Cornhusker State. "Senator-designate Ricketts has a proven record. He pairs sharp business s… Continue Reading


12.13.22

McConnell Honors Retiring Senator Richard Burr

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senator Richard Burr (R-NC): "I'd like to begin my tribute to another of our distinguished departing colleagues by quoting his own words, from a letter written in 2009. 'Dear Mr. and Mrs. Carver, Thank you for entrusting me with [your son's] memorial bracelet at the Asheville Veterans Day Ceremony. I wish there had been more time to talk that day. I returne… Continue Reading


10.30.22

McConnell Remembers Honey Alexander

LOUISVILLE, KY- U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement on the passing of Honey Alexander: "Elaine and I are terribly saddened by the passing of our dear friend Honey Alexander. "The state of Tennessee and our entire nation are better for the prolific partnership and marvelous love story that began 55 years ago at the Senate staff softball game where Honey and Lamar Alexander first met. "Through decades in the political limelight, Honey Alexander mo… Continue Reading


10.21.22

Democrats Must Stop Fighting American Energy and Start Aiding Ukraine Faster

LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding energy and Ukraine: "Russia continues escalating attacks on Ukraine's civilians and energy infrastructure. The lessons for us are clear. The Biden Administration and Ukraine's friends across the globe must be quicker and more proactive to get Ukraine the aid they need. And Washington Democrats must stop their war against our own American energy security and independence. "It is … Continue Reading


10.13.22

McConnell Statement on New Inflation Report

LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding today's inflation report: "Democrats' runaway inflation continues to crush working families with no relief in sight. "Democrats have produced staggering 13.5% inflation since January 2021. That was shortly before Sen. Schumer said 'I do not think the dangers of inflation, at least in the near term, are very real' and every Senate Democrat cast the tiebreaking vote for runaway … Continue Reading


10.06.22

McConnell Statement on Senator Sasse

LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE): "Senator Ben Sasse is a whip-smart and passionate leader. He has been a tremendous Senator, a dogged advocate for his fellow Nebraskans, and a valuable member of our Republican Conference. He is also a dedicated husband and father, a scholar, and a sought-after leader with interests and talents that span many fields. The University of Florida is a huge… Continue Reading

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