Middle East Policy Legislation Would Help Protect Allies, Strengthen Israel Relationship

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the S. 1 foreign policy legislation that he introduced with Senators Rubio, Risch and Gardner: “For years, America’s vital interests in the Middle East have been jeopardized by regional chaos. The security of... Continue Reading

Senate to Take Up Middle East Policy Bills

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the S. 1 foreign policy legislation that he introduced with Senators Rubio, Risch and Gardner: “Yesterday, the senior Senator from Florida introduced a package of four bills that pertain to U.S. policy in... Continue Reading

‘The Situation at Our Border Demands Our Attention’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to secure our border and fund the government: “Later today, I will again join President Trump, the Democratic Leader, the new Speaker of the House, and our other congressional colleagues at... Continue Reading

McConnell: The American People Need Democrats and Republicans to Work Together

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to secure our border and fund the government:   “So, as we begin this new Congress together, one fact is abundantly clear: the American people need Democrats and Republicans to work... Continue Reading

Majority Leader McConnell Welcomes 116th Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the opening of the 116th Congress: “As we begin the 116th Congress, I’m glad to be welcoming back my friends and returning colleagues to what I hope will be a productive session. Before... Continue Reading

House Democrats’ Proposal Ignores the Needs of Border Security, Won’t Pass Senate, McConnell Says

WASHINGTON, D.C- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to secure our border and fund the government: “First, I’d like to wish my colleagues a happy New Year. It’s a time for new beginnings. Tomorrow will kick off the... Continue Reading

Securing Our Nation’s Borders Must Be A Priority

WASHINGTON, D.C- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to secure our border and fund the government: “I have on a red sweater this morning in the hopes that Christmas is not too far away for all of us,... Continue Reading

Senate Proceeds with Funding, Border Security Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to secure our border and fund the government: “My colleagues, here’s where we are. It’s now clear that Republicans have enough votes to proceed to the pending legislation on government funding,... Continue Reading

McConnell: Let’s Secure Our Country

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to secure our border and fund the government: “Yesterday, the House passed an amended version of the continuing resolution to sustain government funding and sent it here for our consideration. In... Continue Reading

McConnell Thanks Cornyn For His Service As Republican Whip

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding friend and colleague, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX): “Now I’m down to my very last end-of-year tribute to a member of this body. I offer this one with the very greatest reluctance. This one... Continue Reading