Press Releases

02.24.22

McConnell Statement on Russian Invasion of Ukraine

BOWLING GREEN, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement this afternoon regarding Putin's invasion of Ukraine: As I stated several days ago, it was clear that Putin's initial aggression was just a small foretaste of what this thug had planned for Ukraine. Now we are watching his full brutality unfold. But this behavior will not stop with Ukraine. Russia's aggressive ambitions threaten the core interests of the United States, NATO, and the West, as … Continue Reading


02.22.22

Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa Will Deliver Republican Address to the Nation

LEXINGTON, KY- Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced today Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) will deliver the Republican Address to the Nation from Des Moines, Iowa following the State of the Union address next Tuesday, March 1: "While Washington Democrats fail working Americans, Republican governors are fighting and winning for families. Governor Kim Reynolds' brave, bold, and successful leadership for Iowans has put her right a… Continue Reading


02.22.22

McConnell on Putin Invading Ukraine: “The World Is Watching” for America’s Response

LEXINGTON, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement this morning regarding Putin's invasion of Ukraine: Through his rhetoric and actions, Vladimir Putin has turned his back on the Minsk process and diplomacy in favor of escalation and invasion of a sovereign country. Every indication suggests these actions will almost certainly be used as a prelude to even further aggression and an even larger invasion. If that occurs, many Ukrainians could die. … Continue Reading


02.03.22

“It’s Not Too Late” For Democrats to Increase Pressure on Iran and Respond Forcefully

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Iran: "This week, two of America's closest partners in the Middle East made history. The United Arab Emirates welcomed a President of Israel for the first time, laying another diplomatic stone on the foundation of the Abraham Accords. "But within mere hours of President Herzog's historic arrival, we were reminded of the dangers that an increasingly violent… Continue Reading


01.27.22

McConnell on Justice Breyer’s Announced Retirement

BENTON, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement on the announced retirement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer: "I congratulate Justice Breyer on nearly three decades of thoughtful and consequential service on the Supreme Court, capping forty-plus years of total service on the federal bench. "Justice Breyer commands respect and affection across the legal world, including from those who disagree with his judicial philosophy and conclusions i… Continue Reading


01.20.22

ICYMI: McConnell on ‘Special Report with Bret Baier’

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Bret Baier this evening on Fox News' Special Report with Bret Baier. Click here to watch the full interview or see below for highlights: On Russian Threats to Ukraine: "Let's just focus on the one thing that was the most disturbing that was already covered in your set-up piece. And that was a potential signal to the Russians that it's okay to take some of Ukraine. Now, I'm really glad the White House walked that ba… Continue Reading


01.06.22

McConnell Statement on January 6th Anniversary

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of January 6th, 2021: "January 6th, 2021 was a dark day for Congress and our country. The United States Capitol, the seat of the first branch of our federal government, was stormed by criminals who brutalized police officers and used force to try to stop Congress from doing its job. This disgraceful scene was antithetical to the rule of law. One year later, I am a… Continue Reading


12.28.21

Senator Harry Reid

LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement on the passing of former Senator Harry Reid: "Nevada and our nation are mourning a dedicated public servant and a truly one-of-a-kind U.S. Senator, my former colleague Harry Reid. "The runway that brought Harry to the upper chamber was nothing short of amazing. His life's journey began in a house that lacked running water. It took him all the way from amateur boxing and a stint … Continue Reading


12.22.21

McConnell: Democrats Have Little to Show for 11 Months Running Pandemic Response

LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding the Biden Administration and COVID-19: "Every American is rooting for our country in the continued fight against COVID-19. But 11 months into the Biden Administration, we need an honest accounting. "In 2020, then-candidate Biden promised he would 'shut down the virus.' Now new cases in our major cities are breaking records. When the virus had killed 220,000 Americans, then-can… Continue Reading


12.22.21

ICYMI: Leader McConnell on FOX News’ America Reports

LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined FOX News' America Reports this afternoon. Click here to watch to the full interview or see below for highlights: On Killing the Democrats' Reckless Taxing and Spending Spree "[Senator Manchin] gave the American people the Christmas gift they needed. He killed this bill in its current form which would have been really, really bad for America-exactly the wrong kind of prescription for the rampant inflation that we are s… Continue Reading


12.22.21

ICYMI: Leader McConnell on The Hugh Hewitt Show

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Hugh Hewitt on The Hugh Hewitt Show this morning. Click HERE to listen to the full interview or see below for highlights: On Killing the Democrats' Reckless Taxing and Spending Spree and Passing Bipartisan Infrastructure "[I]nitially the Democrats knew the poll data was clear what was popular was hard infrastructure. 75 percent of people believed that we needed to deal with deteriorating roads and bridges, expand b… Continue Reading


12.20.21

ICYMI: Leader McConnell on The Guy Benson Show

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Guy Benson on The Guy Benson Show this afternoon. Click here to listen to the full interview or see below for highlights: On Senator Manchin Killing the Reckless Taxing and Spree "Ironically, at my wrap-up press conference at the end of the session last Thursday, I said the single biggest favor Joe Manchin could do [for] the country is to 'kill this bill.' That's what the country needs, to see this bill killed. "It… Continue Reading


12.10.21

$4.9 Trillion: Without Budget Gimmicks, Cost of Democrats’ Reckless Taxing and Spending Spree Skyrockets

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding the recent CBO report: "As a Democratic Senator explained last month, the reckless taxing and spending spree is full of 'shell games' and 'budget gimmicks' meant to mask the pain it would cause our country. "Democrats want permanent new entitlements. To create a fake lower price tag, their bill pretends much of the spending would stop in a few years. To be clear, Democrats d… Continue Reading


12.10.21

McConnell: Inflation Is Out of Control on the Democrats’ Watch

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding updated inflation numbers released this morning: "This morning's numbers confirm what every American family already knows: Inflation is out of control on the Democrats' watch. "6.8% inflation is the worst in almost 40 years. The costs of essentials have skyrocketed. Wages have not even come close to keeping pace, so the average American has gotten a pay cut. It is exactly what exper… Continue Reading


12.06.21

McConnell Denounces Sham Trial and Sham Sentence for Aung San Suu Kyi

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement this morning regarding the sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi: "I strongly condemn the sham trial and the sham sentence that Burma's illegitimate, unelected military junta has imposed on Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. "Daw Suu Kyi's so-called 'trial' was a farce. The proceedings had zero transparency. Her lawyers were silenced. This is not about COVID regulations, walkie talkies, or any of the other absur… Continue Reading


12.05.21

Senator Bob Dole

LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today on the passing of former Senator Bob Dole: "Elaine and I join the nation in mourning Bob Dole, our good friend and a bona fide American hero. "Bob's lifetime of service was rooted in a simple mission: looking out for his neighbors. At first that meant serving his customers at a soda fountain in Russell, Kansas. Then it meant heroic, decorated service with the Army's 10th Mountain Divisi… Continue Reading


12.02.21

ICYMI: Leader 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. Click here to watch the full interview or see below for highlights: On Federal Vaccine Mandates: "Well, I think there is good news. Multiple courts have pushed the pause button on these government vaccine mandates. There is a decent chance the courts will strike them down. Secondly, next week we are going to have a vote on the vaccine mandate … Continue Reading


11.25.21

McConnell: Never Let Challenging Times Keep Us From Counting Our Blessings

LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following Thanksgiving message: "Happy Thanksgiving. "Americans across the political spectrum can agree that 2021 has kept our nation busy with real challenges. But it's worth remembering that Abraham Lincoln's proclamation that officially set aside a recurring Thanksgiving Day came in 1863, right in the middle of the Civil War. And eight decades later, when the Senate passed the bill that officially fixed Thanksg… Continue Reading


11.19.21

House Democrats Walk the Plank for Reckless Taxing & Spending Spree that Would Hurt Families and Help China

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding Democrats' reckless tax and spending spree: "Ninety percent of Americans are worried about inflation, but House Democrats just voted to let Washington D.C. print, borrow, and spend trillions more. "Our economy is shaky, but House Democrats just voted for historic tax hikes that would drain hundreds of billions of dollars out of U.S. industries and kill American jobs. "House Democra… Continue Reading


11.18.21

ICYMI: McConnell on The Guy Benson Show

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Guy Benson this afternoon on Fox News Radio's 'The Guy Benson Show'. See below for highlights or click here to listen to the full interview: On the Democrats' Reckless Tax and Spending Spree: "What's happening here, Guy, is the Speaker is marching the House Democratic conference, or at least those that put them in the majority in swing states, right off the cliff. Marching them right off the cliff. Pursuing this ide… Continue Reading

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