McConnell on Senate’s Historic Judicial Confirmations

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

McConnell on Democrats’ Threats to Block JUSTICE Act: “The American People Expect Us To Do Our Jobs”

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

“An Imperfect Nation Built By Imperfect Heroes Is Still the Most Perfect Union the World Has Ever Seen”

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

McConnell on the JUSTICE Act: We Want to Make A Law

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

McConnell Praises Judge Justin Walker: A “Widely-Admired Legal Expert”

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

McConnell Discusses Senate Action on Threats from Overseas

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

McConnell on JUSTICE Act: I Hope We Can Step Up and Stand Together

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

McConnell: Busy Senate and Absent House Make the Capitol a “Study in Contrasts”

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

McConnell: The Great American Outdoors Act Will “Benefit Generations to Come”

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

McConnell Highlights Senate’s Critical Work for the American People

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