Senate Republican Budget Promotes Prosperous Energy Future, Strengthens National Defense

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Republican budget that will help promote economic growth through energy advancement, and will add additional funding for America’s national security needs: “Throughout the Obama era, families across the country have had... Continue Reading

Senate to Debate Republican Budget that Balances without Raising Taxes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the 5th anniversary of Obamacare and the Republican budget: “We begin this week by remembering a failed idea from the past — Obamacare — and we’ll end by passing balanced legislation about... Continue Reading

McConnell Unveils Bipartisan Bill to Combat Maternal Addiction and Infant Opioid Withdrawal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Protecting Our Infants Act: “Next month, I look forward to hosting our nation’s newest Drug Czar at a forum in Covington, Kentucky. It’s a forum that will allow Director Botticelli... Continue Reading

McConnell: Choose Support for Human Trafficking Victims Over Far-Left Lobbyists

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today urging Senate Democrats to side with human trafficking victims and end their filibuster of the bipartisan human trafficking bill: “Throughout Democrats’ filibuster of anti-slavery legislation, this is basically what they’ve been telling... Continue Reading

McConnell Urges Senate to Come Together Over Emerging Trade Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding bipartisan trade promotion legislation: “For all the issues that may divide Democrats and Republicans these days, there’s one thing many of us can agree on: trade is good for America. “There’s bipartisan... Continue Reading

Budget Proposal Would Control Spending, Reduce the Deficit and Promote Economic Growth

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate Republicans’ proposed budget: “Several weeks ago, the White House released an unserious budget that would have raised taxes by nearly $2 trillion, and increased the national debt by more than... Continue Reading

Senate Democrats Will Get Another Chance to Help Victims of Modern-Day Slavery

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate Democrats’ filibuster of a bill intended to stop human trafficking: “It’s hard to believe what we saw yesterday. “Democrats actually filibustered a bill to help victims of modern slavery, apparently because... Continue Reading

McConnell: History Won’t Forget if Senate Democrats Filibuster Bill to Help Victims of Human Trafficking

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today urging Senate Democrats to end their filibuster of bipartisan human rights legislation: “In about an hour, the Democrat Party will confront a momentous choice. “Will Democrats launch a historic filibuster against helping oppressed... Continue Reading

Senate Bill Would Help Curb Heinous Crime of Human Trafficking

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging members to support bipartisan human rights legislation: “Every year in America, countless innocent victims—including children—are bought and sold into modern-day slavery. The heinous crime of human trafficking is shameful. It’s disgraceful. “And... Continue Reading

Senate Bill Would Aid Victims of Human Trafficking, Enhance Law Enforcement Tools

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding bipartisan legislation designed to tackle human trafficking: “Deep in shadow, there’s a specter that haunts our country. “In dark corners, it claims thousands of victims every year. “Quietly. Stealthily. Maliciously. “It’s hard for... Continue Reading