WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act: “From the outset, the new Senate has worked to realize a smarter and more inclusive appropriations process. “That’s why we passed a budget,... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the recent elections in Burma: “On several occasions this year, I have come to the floor and noted that this year’s Burmese election would represent a crucial test for the country’s path... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding two resolutions of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act of the President’s EPA regulations: “The Obama Administration is trying to impose deeply regressive energy regulations that would eliminate good-paying jobs, punish the... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the terrorist attacks in Paris: “Allow me to express what I know each of my colleagues feels today. “We, the 100 men and women of the United States Senate, send our sincere... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the National Defense Authorization Act: “We’ll turn to legislation today that the men and women who currently wear our uniform have had to wait too long for. “When Senator McCain says... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act: “The veterans funding bill before us is the result of great work by another champion of veterans: Senator Kirk, Chair of the Military... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Veterans Day: “Like many of my colleagues, I plan to commemorate Veteran’s Day with the people I’m honored to represent here in the Senate. I’ll join Kentuckians at a ceremony in... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor welcoming Prime Minister Netanyahu to Washington: “I’d like to welcome the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, to Washington, D.C. “Today’s visit between President Obama and the Prime Minister was the first time... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding veterans and defense appropriations (as prepared for delivery): “Our colleagues across the aisle just voted to allow the Senate to proceed to an individual appropriations bill. “Proceeding to a funding bill... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the failures of Obamacare: “I remember a recent time when President Obama tried to spin Americans on Obamacare. The best he could muster then was a condescending, cringe-inducing message that likely turned... Continue Reading