WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senate business and racial justice: “Last week the Senate began consideration of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. It’s my understanding that the Democratic Leader hopes a final vote on this... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding court-packing: “Time and time again, prominent Democrats show they’re no longer content to work within the ground rules and norms of our institutions, but prefer to threaten the institutions themselves.... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding H.R. 1: “We know Democrats are desperate to create a national controversy over voting regulations. But the facts and the truth keep getting in their way. “For more than a... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding foreign policy: “Quote: ‘Biden takes the easy way out of Afghanistan. The likely result is disaster.’ “That is this morning’s lead editorial from one of the most liberal newspapers in... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Democrats’ “infrastructure” proposal: “$865,000. “That is roughly the cost of every new job the White House claims their so-called “American Jobs Plan” would create. Eight hundred and sixty-five thousand... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Afghanistan: “Just moments ago, new reporting suggests the Biden Administration plans to turn tail and abandon the fight in Afghanistan. “Precipitously withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan is a grave mistake.... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the death of USCP Officer Billy Evans: “As we speak, for the second time this year, a fallen officer of the United States Capitol Police lies in honor under the... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding upcoming legislative priorities: “The Senate returns today from a state work period. We got to meet with constituents in our home states and hear firsthand about their most pressing concerns.... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the April 2, 2021 attack on the United States Capitol: “On Good Friday, the United States Capitol Police were subjected to another violent attack. “Once again, our uniformed heroes wound... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19 recovery: “Senators will soon head home for a state work period. We’ll be seeing an Easter season of optimism and hope as the tide of the pandemic continues to... Continue Reading