06.20.18

McConnell Statement on the President’s Executive Order

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the executive order signed today by President Trump: "The safety of Americans and the security of our nation require that people who illegally cross our border are not simply released into the United States. But when families with children breach our border, we should keep those families together whenever possible while our legal system fairly and promptly evaluates their status. … Continue Reading

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01.25.18

McConnell on White House Immigration, Security Framework

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the immigration framework that was released from the White House today: "I want to thank President Trump and his administration for their work on this important issue. This framework builds upon the four pillars for reform that the president has consistently put forth, and indicates what is necessary for the president to sign a bill into law. I am hopeful that as discussions contin… Continue Reading

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01.11.18

McConnell Statement on Critical Foreign Surveillance Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding Senate consideration of the House-passed Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): "Earlier today, the House of Representatives voted to approve a reauthorization of one of our nation's most important national security tools: Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The Senate will now consider it. Section 702 is of particular importance as it give… Continue Reading

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10.11.17

McConnell Statement on Kirstjen Nielsen

Louisville, KY- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding President Trump's intention to nominate Kirstjen Nielsen for Secretary of Homeland Security: "Kirstjen Nielsen is an experienced professional when we need one in place as soon as possible to ensure our natural disaster recovery efforts across the country continue to help those in need. We look forward to reviewing her record. We must do more to secure our borders and protect our cyber networ… Continue Reading

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09.14.17

McConnell Statement on Border Security, DACA legislation

Washington, D.C.- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement regarding ongoing discussions on border security and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): "As Congress debates the best ways to address illegal immigration through strong border security and interior enforcement, DACA should be part of those discussions. We look forward to receiving the Trump administration's legislative proposal as we continue our work on these issues." Background: The president … Continue Reading

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12.12.16

Majority Leader McConnell’s Statement on General John Kelly

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement regarding President-elect Trump's intention to nominate General John Kelly for Secretary of Homeland Security: "John Kelly is an inspired choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security. His leadership, operational experience and expertise in Western Hemisphere affairs will position him well to lead his department at a critical time. We continue to confront a sophisticated terrorist threat which… Continue Reading