McConnell-Kaine Tobacco-Free Youth Act Advances to Senate Floor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding legislation to raise the national minimum age for purchasing tobacco products to 21: “Just last month, I introduced legislation along with my colleague from Virginia, Senator Kaine, to address a serious and... Continue Reading

House Should Pass Bipartisan Senate Humanitarian Funding Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the humanitarian crisis at our southern border:    “Eight weeks ago, the administration sent Congress an urgent request for humanitarian money for the border. For eight weeks, we’ve seen evidence nearly every day... Continue Reading

National Defense Authorization Act Addresses Priorities at Home and Abroad

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the National Defense Authorization Act:    “The National Defense Authorization Act is one of the most significant pieces of legislation we tackle each year. It addresses many national and international priorities. But underneath,... Continue Reading

McConnell on Emergency Funding for Border Crisis: We Must Pass This Measure This Week

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the humanitarian crisis at our southern border:    “First and foremost, the American people are continuing to hear elected officials talk a great deal about the humanitarian and security crisis on the southern... Continue Reading

Non-Controversial Emergency Funding for Border Crisis Deserves Overwhelmingly Bipartisan Support

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the humanitarian crisis at our southern border:    “Of course, the NDAA does not exhaust the urgent priorities we should attend to this week. As my Republican colleagues and I have been arguing... Continue Reading

Senate Must Ensure U.S. Forces Maintain Competitive Edge

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the National Defense Authorization Act:   “It’s appropriate, that this very week, the Senate is considering the National Defense Authorization Act. The current situation with Iran is a stark reminder of our urgent... Continue Reading

The Senate and Nation are Closely Watching the Situation in the Gulf

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the growing threat of Iranian aggression: “The Senate and the nation are closely watching the situation in the Gulf. Last week, the recent recklessness from Tehran reached a new level. Iran fired... Continue Reading

McConnell Urges Senate to Stand With America’s Partners in the Middle East

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding arms sales to our partners in the Middle East: “In addition to completing the NDAA, the Senate will today have to dispense with several more privileged resolutions concerning arms sales to close... Continue Reading

Senate Moving Forward with Legislation to Address Crisis at Our Southern Border

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) regarding the humanitarian crisis at our southern border:     “For nearly two months, my Republican colleagues and I have come to the floor constantly to raise the alarm on the humanitarian crisis on our border. Record numbers of migrants have pressed... Continue Reading

McConnell: Kelly Knight Craft Has Won Respect at Home and Abroad

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 Ambassador to the United Nations and fellow Kentuckian, Kelly Knight Craft: “Yesterday, I had the opportunity to introduce a skillful leader and fellow Kentuckian before the Foreign Relations... Continue Reading