WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the president’s nominee to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Bernard McNamee: “The Senate is resuming our work this afternoon. Later today we will vote to advance the nomination of... 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 passing of President George H. W. Bush: “Earlier today, our forty-first president George Herbert Walker Bush departed the Capitol Rotunda and was memorialized at the National Cathedral. Now his remains are... Continue Reading
“Thirty years ago, on the West Front of this Capitol, George Herbert Walker Bush addressed the nation for the first time as our president. He said: ‘We meet on democracy’s front porch. A good place to talk as neighbors and as friends.’ The words of a humble servant who loved... 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 passing of President George H. W. Bush: “On Friday, the 94-year journey of George Herbert Walker Bush came to a close. At once, Americans from all walks of life began... 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 departure of Senator Dean Heller of Nevada: “I’m sorry to say it is time to begin offering thanks and farewells to members whose Senate service will conclude at... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding remaining business to be completed before the end of the year: “First, for the information of all Senators, key members of the administration will be coming to the Senate at 11:00am this... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding remaining business to be completed before the end of the year: “Yesterday, the Senate returned from our Thanksgiving recess and got back to work. Since the election earlier this month, there has... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding remaining business to be completed before the end of the year: “With the Thanksgiving holiday behind us, we are reminded that this year — and this Congress — will soon come... 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 nomination of Michelle Bowman for the Federal Reserve Board and the recent bipartisan accomplishments in the Senate: “The Senate’s final order of business this week will be to confirm Michelle Bowman,... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding U.S. Coast Guard funding reauthorization legislation and the president’s nominee to serve on the Federal Reserve Board, Michelle Bowman: “We voted yesterday to advance important legislation that will preserve our national security,... Continue Reading