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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
09.13.22
Judge Ken Starr
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Judge Ken Starr: "I am very sorry to learn of the passing of my friend Judge Ken Starr. He was a brilliant litigator, an impressive leader, and a devoted patriot. "Through his distinguished service on the D.C. Circuit, as Solicitor General, as independent counsel, and beyond, Ken poured his remarkable energy and talent into promoting justice, defending the Const… Continue Reading
09.08.22
Queen Elizabeth II
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Queen Elizabeth II: "Today all Americans stand with our great friends across the Atlantic in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. "Elaine and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family and to the many millions of people across the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and the entire world who have drawn reassurance and inspiration from he… Continue Reading
03.23.22
Madeleine Albright
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding Madeleine Albright: "I was grieved to learn this afternoon that our nation has lost former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. "Secretary Albright's remarkable, pathbreaking life took her from fleeing Soviet communism as a young girl with her family to helping steer American global leadership from the commanding heights of public service half a century later. "You didn't have to… Continue Reading
02.25.22
McConnell Statement on Sen. Jim Inhofe’s Announced Retirement
LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding Sen. Jim Inhofe's (R-OK) announcement that he will retire from the Senate: For the past thirty-five years, my friend Jim Inhofe has been one of his fellow Oklahomans' fiercest advocates here in Washington. As a sportsman, a small business owner, and a former mayor, he brought a keen understanding of the challenges facing his neighbors. And from improving transportation infrastruc… 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
06.30.21
McConnell Statement on Donald Rumsfeld
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding the death of former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld: "Elaine and I were saddened today by the passing of an American patriot who served his country honorably and tirelessly. "Donald Rumsfeld's decades of service began and ended among the brave men and women working to keep America safe. His time on active duty in the Navy began a distinguished career that elevated his tale… Continue Reading
02.07.21
McConnell Statement on Secretary George P. Shultz
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement following the passing of former Secretary of State George P. Shultz: "George Shultz was one of the great statesmen of the 20th century and one of the greatest Americans of our time. Secretary Shultz gave all eight decades of his adult life to his country - from his World War II service to all his years in government to the impactful writing and scholarship that he continued prodigiously churni… Continue Reading
01.12.21
McConnell Statement on the Passing of Sheldon Adelson
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Sheldon Adelson: "Our nation lost a remarkable American with the passing of my friend Sheldon Adelson. "Sheldon built an incredible life and career. He climbed from sleeping on tenement floors during the Great Depression as a young boy to literally towering over Las Vegas and beyond. He created countless jobs in the process. And he poured his success into philant… Continue Reading
12.15.20
McConnell Applauds Attorney General Bill Barr
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding Attorney General Bill Barr: "Attorney General Barr is one of the most dedicated and capable public servants I have ever seen in action. For nearly two years, he's provided wise counsel to President Trump and rendered outstanding service to our country. He has helped keep America safe from criminals and terrorists and advanced the bedrock American value of equal justice under law.… Continue Reading
05.20.20
McConnell Pays Tribute to Dr. Brian Monahan, the Attending Physician for the United States Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor in tribute to Dr. Brian Monahan, the Attending Physician for the United States Congress: "Throughout this health crisis, the Senate, its members and our staffs have been lucky to have the steady leadership of Dr. Brian Monahan in our corner. "Our Attending Physician has responded with the same ability and professionalism that have benefited Congress and the Supreme Co… Continue Reading
03.28.20
McConnell Statement on Sen. Tom Coburn
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement on the passing of former Senator Tom Coburn. "I am so sad that we have lost our friend and former colleague Senator Tom Coburn. "The Senate knew Dr. Coburn as a whip-smart legislator with rock-solid principles. He was an unbelievably effective ambassador for his conservative Oklahoma values. He was central to igniting new national conversations about the proper role of federal policy and the… Continue Reading
10.18.19
McConnell Statement on Secretary Perry
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry: "I'm grateful to Rick Perry for his long and distinguished career in public service. "His remarkable tenure as the longest-serving governor in Texas history saw the state take tremendous strides forward and rightly earned him a reputation as one of the most effective leaders in the nation. As Secretary of Energy, he has crafted and implemen… Continue Reading
05.30.19
Senator Thad Cochran
LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the passing of friend and colleague, Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS): "I am sorry to learn that our friend and former colleague Sen. Thad Cochran passed away early this morning. "Thad served with many Senate colleagues during his historic career. All of us benefited from the leadership and example of this schoolteachers' son from Pontotoc, Mississippi who rendered 45 years of distinguis… Continue Reading
04.07.19
McConnell Thanks Nielsen For Her Service
LOUISVILLE, KY. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen: "I want to thank Secretary Nielsen for her two-plus years of tireless service to the administration and to the American people. "From natural disasters to cybersecurity threats, the Department of Homeland Security protects Americans on countless fronts - including, of course, the front lines of the security and humanitarian c… Continue Reading
04.06.19
McConnell Statement on the Passing of Fritz Hollings
LOUISVILLE, KY. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement following the passing of former South Carolina Senator Fritz Hollings: "I was saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and former colleague Senator Fritz Hollings. "Fritz was a fixture in the Senate for nearly four decades. His cutting wit, unflagging passion, and plainspoken nature made serving alongside him an unforgettable experience. His strong convictions and even stronger personality… Continue Reading
12.01.18
President George H.W. Bush
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement following the death of the 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush: "Elaine and I join the Senate and the nation in grieving the loss of President George H. W. Bush. "This devoted father and decorated patriot spent decades serving his country, from the skies above the South Pacific to our nation's highest office. "He kept America safe as CIA Director. He represented us with sk… Continue Reading
08.26.18
U.S. Sen. John McCain Will Lie in State in the U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in coordination with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, today announced the late Senator John S. McCain will Lie in State at the United States Capitol Rotunda. "Additional information on the ceremony will be provided soon. The McCain Family will provide additional details regarding arrangements beyond the Capitol ceremony. "The nation mourns the loss of a great … Continue Reading
08.25.18
‘Today is a Deeply Sad Day for the Senate and for Our Nation’
LOUISVILLE, KY- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding the passing of his dear friend and colleague, U.S. Senator John S. McCain (R-AZ): "Today is a deeply sad day for the Senate and for our nation. Elaine and I join all Americans in mourning the passing of our dear friend and colleague Senator John McCain. "In an era filled with cynicism about national unity and public service, John McCain's life shone as a bright example. He showed… Continue Reading
06.21.18
McConnell Statement on the Passing of His Friend, Charles Krauthammer
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement about the passing of his friend, Charles Krauthammer: "I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend Charles Krauthammer this afternoon. "Just because this news didn't come as a surprise does not make it any easier to face. As a writer, speaker, and commentator, Charles served our society as a public intellectual in the truest sense. His pen functioned like a lighthouse, helping … Continue Reading
