“Over the last several weeks, major challenges have dominated the headlines on a daily basis. “Following the sacrifices Americans made to fight the coronavirus, our nation is gradually beginning to re-open. Our economy has started adding back jobs. But some states are seeing their numbers increase, the fallout for American... 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: “Thanks to the bipartisan leadership of colleagues like Senators Daines, Gardner, Portman, Alexander, Manchin, and Warner, we are attending to legislation that will shape the... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding civil discourse: “Yesterday, I explained we cannot let the First Amendment become another casualty of this troubled moment. “No matter how charged the issue, peaceful protests must be protected –... 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: “Yesterday, our colleagues voted overwhelmingly to advance the Great American Outdoors Act. “Thanks to the guiding leadership of colleagues like Senator Daines and Senator Gardner,... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding religious liberty: “Several times now, I have praised the peaceful demonstrations protesting racial injustice and the killings of black Americans. I am grateful that after several harrowing days of looting... 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: “While the Senate remains the only chamber in this Capitol with its lights on, we are going to continue with legislative work for the country.... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding peaceful protests and law enforcement: “Across our nation, the past few days have seemed to mark a turn for the better. “On Friday morning, new data showed that the economic... 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 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing: “Today marks the 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing. “Because of China’s censorship and disinformation, we still... 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 Paycheck Protection Program: “Yesterday evening, the Senate passed a few targeted changes to help Senator Collins’s and Senator Rubio’s historic Paycheck Protection Program continue to protect American workers 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 Afghanistan: “Make no mistake: The foreign actors who seek to harm the United States have not let up while we attend to other problems. “For example, in Afghanistan, despite agreeing... Continue Reading