McConnell Thanks Acting Sergeant at Arms Jennifer Hemingway

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Jennifer Hemingway: “This week marks the end of Jennifer Hemingway’s service as the Senate’s Acting Sergeant at Arms. “I’m happy and grateful that Jennifer is not going anywhere. “While she’s... Continue Reading

The Democrats Trying to Overturn an Election Want to Rewrite the Rules for the Next One

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats overturning elections: “I remember distant days, long ago, way back through the mists of time, when Democrats said it would be wrong for Washington D.C. to overturn a state-certified... Continue Reading

Biden Administration Sends FEMA to Border, Still Denies it’s a Crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the border crisis: “Yesterday, Secretary Mayorkas testified, quote, ‘the border is secure and the border is not open.’ “Yet the situation on our southern border has required FEMA, the Federal... Continue Reading

McConnell on Challenges Posed by China and Potential for Bipartisan Work

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding China: “Tomorrow, the Secretary of State and the President’s National Security Advisor will have their first face-to-face meeting with Chinese officials. “I’m glad our officials met with regional allies like... Continue Reading

McConnell Calls on Trade Nominee Tai to Support Increasing Exports, Supporting Kentucky Jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations: “Fortunately, the Senate will first be confirming a thoroughly-qualified nominee to be the new Administration’s top trade official. “Katherine Tai is just the kind of qualified and mainstream person... Continue Reading

Becerra Nomination: Light on Health Expertise, Heavy on “Commitment to Partisan Warfare”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations: “Last week, our Democratic colleagues had to resort to a rare tactic to rescue the stalled nomination of Xavier Becerra to run the Department of Health and Human Services.... Continue Reading

Democrats Hypocritically Killing the Filibuster Would Break the Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the legislative filibuster: “I’ll begin today with a few quotations. “Quote: ‘The legislative filibuster… is the most important distinction between the Senate and the House. Without the 60-vote threshold for... Continue Reading

President’s COVID-19 Remarks Tried to Rewrite History and Overrule Science

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the COVID-19 response: “Last Thursday, I spoke about the pain and disruption this pandemic has caused this past year.  “I also discussed the optimistic springtime that lies before us. “This... Continue Reading

McConnell Pays Tribute to Departing Assistant Secretary of the Senate Mary Suit Jones

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Assistant Secretary of the Senate Mary Suit Jones: “As I’ve mentioned, it’s customary for some top Senate staff positions to see new faces when party control changes hands. “Today, it... Continue Reading

McConnell on Becerra Nomination: Wrong Nominee to Run HHS During a Global Health Crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Becerra nomination: “At noon today, the Senate will vote on whether to pluck the Becerra nomination out of committee after it failed to garner enough support to advance. “Every... Continue Reading