Majority Leader McConnell on the Retirement of Harry Reid

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks today on the Senate floor on the retirement of his long-time colleague Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada: “It seems that any speech about the Democratic Leader requires a mention of Searchlight, Nevada. “There’s a reason... Continue Reading

Majority Leader McConnell Pays Tribute to Vice President Biden

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks today on the Senate floor recognizing Vice President Joe Biden and his years of service in the U.S. Senate, as a Senator from Delaware and as the Vice President of the United States: “It’s great to see... Continue Reading

75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today, December 7, 2016,  in observance of the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor: “Today marks the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, a date that FDR rightly predicted ‘will... Continue Reading

Four Important Items to Finish

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding legislative items to finish before the 114th Congress ends: “The continuing resolution was filed in the House yesterday.  “As we wait for the House to take the next steps, I encourage all Members... Continue Reading

Senate Renames Cancer Initiative in 21st Century Cures Bill After Beau Biden

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the renaming of the NIH cancer initiative in the 21st Century Cures Act after Vice President Joe Biden’s late son, Beau, who lost his battle with cancer last year: “It’s a... Continue Reading

Senate to Vote on 21st Century Cures

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Senate’s upcoming vote on the 21st Century Cures Bill: “Last week, the House overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan 21st Century Cures medical innovation bill. Now it’s the Senate’s turn to move... Continue Reading

Senate to Vote on Iran Sanctions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today on the Senate’s upcoming vote on the Iran sanctions extension legislation: “Later today, we’ll have a chance to pass the Iran sanctions extension legislation that passed the House by a large margin.... Continue Reading

21st Century Cures

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today in support of the 21st Century Cures bill: “Yesterday the House passed the 21st Century Cures bill with overwhelming bipartisan support, and I hope to see the same here in the Senate.... Continue Reading

McConnell on Remaining Items for this Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding remaining work before the 114th Congress comes to a close: “The Senate has a number of issues to wrap up including the conference reports on the Water Resources Development Act, the... Continue Reading

McConnell on the Extension of the Iran Sanctions Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding extending sanctions against Iran: “In just a moment Senators will have a chance to pass the Iran sanctions extension bill that recently passed the House overwhelmingly. “Preserving these sanctions is critical... Continue Reading