WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Burma: “Over the weekend hundreds of thousands of protestors stood up across Burma in defiance of the military coup. “For a week now, the military has detained hundreds of civil... 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 relief: “In 2020, a Republican Senate and Republican Administration led five historic pandemic rescue packages on a completely bipartisan basis. “We marshalled the largest federal response to any crisis... 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 Sec. George Shultz: “On Saturday we lost a great statesman and scholar who gave more than 80 of his 100 years to his country. “George Shultz’s service... 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 next phase of the impeachment trial: “I am pleased that Leader Schumer and I were able to reach an agreement on a fair process and estimated timeline for 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 pandemic recovery: “This pandemic hit our nation with compounding layers of crisis. American families have faced a health crisis, a jobs crisis, a small business crisis, an education crisis, and... 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 upcoming budget resolution debate: “This pandemic has forced Americans to confront numerous and compounding tragedies. “Almost 450,000 Americans have been killed. Millions of livelihoods have been upended. “And millions... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor in remembrance of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick: “This morning, U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick lies in honor under the dome of the institution he swore to... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Burma: “The United States and democratic countries around the world are anxiously watching events in Burma. “I’ve had an interest in Burma for many years, since I chaired the Appropriations... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations: “Today the Senate will vote on Alejandro Mayorkas, President Biden’s nominee to be Secretary of Homeland Security. “Up to this point, I’ve voted in favor of the President’s mainstream... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding energy policy and protecting jobs: “The country’s waited to see whether the new Administration would follow a pro-job, pro-worker, pro-working-family approach… or give in to the far left and put... Continue Reading