WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding judicial confirmations: “In a few hours, the Senate will confirm Judge Cory T. Wilson to join the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. “Yet again, President Trump has... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding police reform: “Last week, Senator Scott of South Carolina and a group of our colleagues rolled out the JUSTICE Act — a serious set of proposals to move the ball... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding statue mobs: “Two weeks ago, I argued that civil discourse in America faces a crossroads. “A major newspaper had buckled under pressure from a social media mob. They apologized profusely... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding police reform: “While the House of Representatives continues to be absent, the Senate continues to be open for business. “While taking smart precautions, Senators have stood with all the other... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Judge Justin Walker: “Later today, the Senate will confirm Judge Justin Walker of Kentucky to join the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. “Now, as I’ve noted, in just the last... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding action the Senate has taken to protect the United States and its allies from harmful foreign actors: “The Senate has been confronting issues of historic importance on the home front.... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the JUSTICE Act: “Breonna Taylor. “George Floyd. “Over the last several months, our country has been shaken by the killings of more Black Americans at the hands of law enforcement.... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations and the Great American Outdoors Act: “This week, like most weeks for a month and a half now, has brought a study in contrasts to the United States Capitol.... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Great American Outdoors Act: “And just this week, on the floor, we will complete a major piece of legislation that will benefit generations to come. “Thanks to a number... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the week’s business: “Three months ago, the first states were implementing stay-at-home orders as the new coronavirus spread through our country. “Three months ago, George Floyd was still alive and... Continue Reading