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

A Pro-Worker, Pro-Family, Pro-Opportunity Economic Moment

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: “Economic data continue to confirm what we’ve been hearing from American workers and job creators for two years now: This... Continue Reading

Nominations, Ratification of Important Tax Treaties Up Next in Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding this week’s agenda:   “The Senate is getting started on another busy week in which we’ll complete more important business for the American people. We will confirm a number of well-qualified nominees... Continue Reading

More Well-Qualified Nominees Confirmed with Bipartisan Support in Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s well-qualified nominees: “All week, the Senate has continued our productivity in overcoming partisan opposition and confirming the president’s well-qualified nominees for important offices. We’ve... Continue Reading

Important Work Continues to Keep Our Elections Secure

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the importance of election security: “Yesterday, the entire Senate had the opportunity to meet in classified session for a briefing on election security. We heard from the Director of National Intelligence, the... Continue Reading

McConnell: Preserving and Protecting Our Elections is a Crucial Task

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding election security: “Later today, all senators will have the opportunity to receive a classified briefing on an issue of huge national importance: The security and integrity of our elections. It’s fitting that... Continue Reading

More Job Opportunities, Wage Growth, New Investment Thanks to Republican Policies

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: “Fourth of July celebrations weren’t the only thing for American families to smile about last week. We received even more... Continue Reading

Senate Continues to Make Headway in the Personnel Business

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s well-qualified nominees: “The Senate is continuing to make headway in the personnel business. This week we are confirming a number of President Trump’s thoroughly... Continue Reading

Senate Will Continue to Confirm Highly-Qualified Nominees for Important Federal Offices

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s well-qualified nominees: “This week the Senate will continue to make headway and confirm the president’s highly-qualified nominees for important federal offices. We’ll begin by... Continue Reading