WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO): “It’s my honor today to pay tribute to a truly exceptional U.S. Senator. “Someone who arrived in this body with a full head of steam; a... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding NDAA: “Yesterday, we began moving the conference report of the National Defense Authorization Act toward the floor. “For the information of all Senators, we should expect the potential for a... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19 relief: “We learned a few minutes ago that new unemployment claims just hit their highest weekly total since mid-September. “It’s the largest one-week jump since back in March. And... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding China: “Last week, the struggle to preserve freedom and autonomy in Hong Kong was dealt another disturbing blow. “On Thursday, Jimmy Lai, a prominent media figure and pro-democracy activist, was... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19 relief: “The American people are hurting. We’re in the thick of one of the worst national crises in modern memory. And people’s eyes are fixed on Congress. They need... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY): “My colleagues here in the United States Senate are, to put it mildly, an impressive bunch. “That always makes it a challenge to pay adequate tribute... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding UAE arms sales: “This week, some Senators indicate they may attempt to move a privileged resolution to disapprove of the Administration’s proposed sale of advanced armaments to the United Arab... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19 relief: “We’ve reached the time of year when the Senate has more important outstanding business than we have days to complete it. “Delivering for the American people will take... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19 relief: “Anyone who’s heard me speak about coronavirus relief going back months has heard one central principle: Let’s deliver right away on all the subjects where everybody agrees, and... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN): “The Senate revolves around people. “The body consists of 100 individuals. One of our key duties concerns the personnel whom we examine and confirm. And there... Continue Reading