McConnell Defends Democratic Activists in Burma, Hong Kong

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding foreign policy: “Last weekend brought disconcerting headlines for supporters of freedom and democracy in Asia. “In Burma, the military junta’s month-long coup turned bloody. 18 protesters have been murdered and... Continue Reading

McConnell on Democrats’ Partisan, Non-Targeted COVID Bill: “It Didn’t Have to Be this Way”

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: “At about 2 o’clock on Saturday morning, House Democrats rammed through the bonanza of partisan spending they’re calling a pandemic rescue package. Only Democrats voted for it. Both... Continue Reading

McConnell Thanks Secretary of the Senate Julie Adams for Her Outstanding Service

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Secretary of the Senate, Julie Adams: “This week, the institution of the Senate is losing a talented leader who’s spent six years as one of our top officials. “The Secretary... Continue Reading

“Protecting Democracy Cannot Be a Partisan Issue”

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: “Next week, House Democrats say they’ll try to recycle failed legislation that would have Washington Democrats grab unprecedented power over how America conducts its elections and how American... Continue Reading

McConnell Remarks on Democrats’ Proposal to Give January 6th Commission a Partisan Slant

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the January 6th Commission: “I have been outspoken and clear about the crimes that were committed here on January the 6th. “In my discussions with Judge Garland, the President’s nominee... Continue Reading

Practical Solutions, Not Liberal Wish-List Items, Will Help Americans Put COVID-19 Behind Them

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: “Yesterday I discussed the K-12 crisis facing American families. The science shows that in-person schooling can easily be made safe. Private and religious schools and schools in Europe... Continue Reading

Becerra’s Pattern: Using Government to Attack Religious Liberty and Freedom of Conscience

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations: “Today, our colleagues on the HELP Committee will question Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s nominee to run the Department of Health and Human Services. “Amid a global pandemic, the President... Continue Reading

“The Evidence Is Crystal-Clear” for Getting America’s Kids Back in School

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19 relief: “Millions of American kids in the public school system have been robbed of a year and counting of anything resembling a proper education. “It has been an historically... Continue Reading

McConnell on COVID-19 Recovery: “Our Nation Needs This Year to be Different”

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: “The year just behind us will be remembered for the suffering, grief, and sacrifice it forced on our nation. “Today, as our COVID-19 death toll passes 500,000, millions... Continue Reading

McConnell on Impeachment: “Disgraceful Dereliction” Cannot Lead Senate to “Defy Our Own Constitutional Guardrails”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the impeachment trial: “January 6th was a disgrace. “American citizens attacked their own government. They used terrorism to try to stop a specific piece of democratic business they did not... Continue Reading