McConnell: ‘Terror And Self-Defense Are Not The Same Thing’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding anti-Semitism and the war on Israel: “It’s been eighteen days since the brutal terrorist attacks of October 7th. “Eighteen days since savages confronted the world with the depths of human... Continue Reading

Senate Taking Important Step Toward Full-Year Appropriations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding appropriations: “Government funding is set to run out in 23 days. “We have a responsibility to keep the lights on and avoid the disastrous effects of a shutdown. We also... Continue Reading

Admin. Response To Border Crisis Failing To ‘Historic And Catastrophic Degree’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the southern border crisis: “Over the weekend, the southern border crisis set a sobering new record. In the past year, CBP conducted more border apprehensions than in any year on... Continue Reading

McConnell Urges Support For Israel, Cautions Against Terrorist Claims

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Israel: “In the coming days and weeks, the Senate will work urgently to address several major, related threats to the American people, our allies, and our interests at home and... Continue Reading

The United States Can’t Afford To Take A ‘Holiday From History’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding support for our allies: “There is evil in the world. And for the better part of the last century, America and our allies were squarely in its crosshairs. Unfortunately, we... Continue Reading

McConnell Honors Retiring Senate Historian Betty Koed

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Betty Koed: “I’d like to take a minute to thank an all-star member of the Senate community as she departs on a well-deserved retirement. “For the past 25 years, recording,... Continue Reading

McConnell Urges Senate To Shield Small Businesses From Biden Admin. Red Tape

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding regulatory overreach: “Today, the Senate will vote on a Republican resolution to chip away at yet another example of the Biden Administration’s runaway regulatory state using the Congressional Review Act.... Continue Reading

McConnell to Corporate Media, Academia: No Time For False Moral Equivalence

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding support for Israel: “The barbaric terrorist attacks of October 7th have elicited two distinct sorts of reactions in the West. “Most reasonable people have responded to the slaughter of innocent... Continue Reading

McConnell: ‘Israel’s fight is the fight of the entire civilized world.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today to a gathering of American Jewish leaders regarding support for Israel: “Thank you very much. And thank you for coming to Washington. Like everyone here, I am deeply saddened by the circumstances surrounding this gathering.... Continue Reading

President Must Convey Support To Israel, Credible Deterrence To Iran

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding President Biden’s trip to Israel: “I was encouraged to hear that President Biden will visit Israel tomorrow. “As the Jewish State mourns the victims of the barbaric October 7th attacks,... Continue Reading