Veterans Bill, Homeland Security Funding, Up Next in Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding passage of the Keystone jobs bill, the Clay Hunt Act and DHS funding: “The Senate’s passage of the Keystone jobs bill is great news for the American people. “Now, the Senate will soon... Continue Reading

Keystone Approval Will Boost The Economy, Support Thousands of Jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging final passage of the Keystone XL Pipeline Act: “The past few weeks have been a whirlwind. But the Keystone jobs debate has been important for the Senate and for our country. “We took... Continue Reading

McConnell Urges Passage of Keystone, Calls on President to Sign Bill Into Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging passage of the Keystone Pipeline bill, a bipartisan infrastructure bill: “Today, the Senate will resume consideration of the Keystone bill.  “There are up to 18 roll call votes scheduled this afternoon on... Continue Reading

President Was Right to Retreat on Taxing College Education Savings Plans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the President’s decision to drop his proposal to end tax relief on 529s: “I’m glad to see the President has dropped his plan to make it harder for middle-class families to save... Continue Reading

McConnell Calls on Senate Democrats to Support Bipartisan Jobs, Infrastructure Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor calling on Senate Democrats to support the Keystone Pipeline: “The Keystone jobs bill is a bipartisan infrastructure project the American people deserve. “So the vote last night to filibuster was disappointing. “The Keystone jobs... Continue Reading

McConnell Urges Senate Support For Keystone Infrastructure Jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging Senate Democrats to vote for legislation approving construction of the Keystone Pipeline: “This weekend, President Obama’s Chief of Staff lamented that the Senate has taken several weeks to debate an ‘infrastructure project’... Continue Reading

#tbt January 12, 2009 Senator McConnell Honors Senator Wendell Ford

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor Monday, January 12, 2009, honoring Senator Wendell Ford:  “A few months prior to this body’s convening last week, I was grateful to be chosen by my colleagues to serve once again as the Senate... Continue Reading

Former U.S. Sen. Wendell Ford

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the passing of former U.S. Sen. Wendell Ford: “Many have now heard the sad news: that one of the giants of Kentucky politics has passed away. “Wendell Ford first came to... Continue Reading

Senate Moves Forward with Open Process on Keystone

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Keystone energy debate: “The Senate will continue its work on the Keystone jobs bill today. “It’s great to see a real debate on the floor of the Senate again.  “We saw... Continue Reading

SOTU: A Missed Opportunity for Bipartisan, Constructive Engagement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the President’s State of the Union last night: “Last night, the American people heard two very different addresses. “One was focused on the middle class, and how Washington can work together in a... Continue Reading