McConnell on Democracy and Autonomy in Hong Kong: “The World Is Watching”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding protests in Hong Kong over a proposed extradition law: “In recent weeks I’ve spoken about our nation’s renewed competition with other great powers such as Russia and China. Despite decades of efforts... Continue Reading

Senate to Pass September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund bill: “In the meantime, this body has other significant business to complete for the American people. Most immediately, in just a few hours, we’ll be confirming... Continue Reading

Administration-Pelosi Budget Deal Will Provide Necessary Funding to Rebuild and Modernize Our Military

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the deal reached by the Trump Administration and Speaker Pelosi to avoid a government funding crisis:   “Yesterday, the administration informed congressional leaders that Secretary Mnuchin, White House Chief of Staff Mulvaney,... Continue Reading

Mark Esper: A Well-Prepared Nominee for a Post of Vital Importance

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the president’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper: “The Senate’s first order of business this week will be confirming a thoroughly well-prepared nominee to a post of vital national importance. Later... Continue Reading

Far-Left Agenda Would Harm Vulnerable Communities Just As Republican Agenda Is Helping Them Rebuild

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans continue to see from the Republican pro-opportunity, pro-growth agenda: “Earlier this week, I spoke about the economic pain that many Americans felt under the last administration’s left-wing policies —... Continue Reading

McConnell: House Should Pass Senate’s Strong Bipartisan Legislation to Stand Against Anti-Semitism

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding pending House action on the Senate-passed, Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act (S.1): “This week, the Senate has attended to one of this body’s unique responsibilities relating to foreign affairs:... Continue Reading

Important Tax Treaties Would Eliminate Unfair Competitive Disadvantage for American Businesses

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the ratification of important tax treaties:  “The Senate’s in the midst of considering bilateral tax treaties with Spain, Switzerland, Japan, and Luxembourg. If yesterday’s overwhelming votes on the first protocol are any... Continue Reading

Secretary of Defense Nominee Mark Esper: A Man of Honor and Integrity

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the president’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper: “Yesterday, our colleagues on the Armed Services Committee heard testimony from Dr. Mark Esper, the Senate-confirmed Secretary of the Army and President Trump’s... Continue Reading

McConnell on the Passing of Justice John Paul Stevens

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the passing of former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court John Paul Stevens:  “First, this morning, the Senate recognizes the death of a distinguished American. We received word last night that the... Continue Reading

Fairer Treatment for American Job Creators, More Enticement for Foreign Investors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the ratification of important tax treaties:   “Speaking of economic growth and development, the Senate will soon turn our attention to a number of bilateral tax treaties with important U.S. trading partners.... Continue Reading