A Partisan F.E.C. Takeover? Socialism for Political Consultants? Not Exactly ‘Voting Rights’

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: “Yesterday, the Rules Committee held a hearing on Democrats’ proposal to tilt our entire political system on a partisan basis. “It would forcibly rewrite every state’s election laws... Continue Reading

Amid Border Crisis, Democrats Block Bills to Detain Violent Criminal Migrants and Fight Trafficking

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the border crisis: “The crisis on our southern border continues to escalate.  “CBP is tracking the largest surge in migrant apprehensions in 20 years. Unaccompanied children are literally piling up... Continue Reading

McConnell: Democrats’ Power Grab Would Invite “Total Chaos” in Elections

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today at the Rules Committee hearing on S. 1: “Madam Chair, Senator Blunt, thanks for this important hearing. “From what the Majority Leaders just said, the state bills that he refers to only two of them... Continue Reading

Democrats’ Filibuster Threats Aren’t About Principle, Just Raw Power

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the legislative filibuster: “While House Democrats try to overturn a certified election result from last November, some Senate Democrats are agitating to break Senate rules to ram through a partisan... Continue Reading

We Know What Kinds of Policies Are Pro-Job and Pro-Worker

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding American workers: “This afternoon, the Senate will vote on the President’s nominee to head the Department of Labor. “I’ll be voting against confirming Mr. Walsh. The Biden Administration has already... Continue Reading

Administration Must Back Up Tough Talk on China With Commitment to Defense Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding China: “On Thursday, Biden Administration officials had their first person-to-person meeting with representatives from the People’s Republic of China. By diplomatic standards, the opening public exchange was tense.  “The belligerent... Continue Reading

McConnell Thanks Acting Sergeant at Arms Jennifer Hemingway

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Jennifer Hemingway: “This week marks the end of Jennifer Hemingway’s service as the Senate’s Acting Sergeant at Arms. “I’m happy and grateful that Jennifer is not going anywhere. “While she’s... Continue Reading

The Democrats Trying to Overturn an Election Want to Rewrite the Rules for the Next One

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats overturning elections: “I remember distant days, long ago, way back through the mists of time, when Democrats said it would be wrong for Washington D.C. to overturn a state-certified... Continue Reading

Biden Administration Sends FEMA to Border, Still Denies it’s a Crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the border crisis: “Yesterday, Secretary Mayorkas testified, quote, ‘the border is secure and the border is not open.’ “Yet the situation on our southern border has required FEMA, the Federal... Continue Reading

McConnell on Challenges Posed by China and Potential for Bipartisan Work

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding China: “Tomorrow, the Secretary of State and the President’s National Security Advisor will have their first face-to-face meeting with Chinese officials. “I’m glad our officials met with regional allies like... Continue Reading