WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today emphasizing the importance of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act: “The Senate will soon resume consideration of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act. I expect we’ll consider several amendments today, and I... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the congressional budget: “I was glad to see yesterday’s announcement of a budget conference agreement. That means Congress is now one step closer to passing a balanced budget that supports a healthier... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor welcoming Prime Minister Shino Abe: “Later this morning, we’ll welcome an important friend of the United States to the Capitol: Shinzo Abe, Japan’s Prime Minister. “I’m looking forward to hearing what he has to... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Trade Promotion Authority legislation: “Last night, we saw the latest example of committees getting back to work in a new Congress that’s back to work for the American people. “The Finance Committee... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act: “Now, on the subject of committees getting back to work in the new Congress, we witnessed more evidence of that last week when the Foreign Relations Committee... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor announcing a bipartisan path forward on the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act: “President Obama recently proclaimed this to be National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. “It’s a stark reminder of the countless victims... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor calling on Senate Democrats to end their filibuster of bipartisan anti-trafficking legislation: “Human trafficking affects every state in this nation. “In Kentucky, we’ve heard reports of victims as young as 2 months old… “We’ve... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor previewing the busy Senate agenda: “This week looks to be a busy one in the Senate. “We’ve got a lot of important legislation to consider. We’re hoping our friends across the aisle will work... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the balanced budget that focuses on growth, common sense, and the Middle Class: “For years, the Democrat-led Senate refused to pass a balanced budget. It usually failed to produce any budget at all. “Maybe... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Republican budget that focuses on helping the Middle Class: “This week, the Senate will pass a balanced budget. It’s an important moment for our country. I know a lot of... Continue Reading