WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding spending: “American families are anxious and uneasy. “The share of Americans who feel optimistic about our country’s direction has plummeted by almost 20 percent just since the springtime. “As recently... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding former Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY): “This weekend, we received news that our friend and former colleague Mike Enzi was involved in a serious accident while riding his bike. “Mike’s colleagues... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Iraq: “Next week, President Biden is set to meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi. “This meeting comes at an important moment for our shared efforts toward peace and security... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Russia: “Last year, on a broad and bipartisan basis, Congress passed sanctions that were designed to block Russia from completing its Nord Stream 2 pipeline project. “The Biden Administration recently... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the border crisis: “With COVID-19 cases ticking up across our nation, with some bureaucrats and elected leaders talking about re-imposing various measures on the American people, the Biden Administration continues... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Iran: “Earlier this month, the FBI uncovered a plot by Iranian intelligence operatives to kidnap a journalist and vocal critic of the regime from her home in New York. “Let... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding tax increases: “President Biden campaigned on a pledge not to raise income taxes on the vast majority of Americans. “But the latest reckless taxing and spending spree that Democrats are... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding infrastructure: “Today, the Democratic Leader appears to be intent on calling a vote that he knows will fail. “For several weeks now, Republican and Democratic Senators have been working together,... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding crime: “Later today, the Senate is set to do some bipartisan legislating. “In 1984, Congress passed the Victims of Crime Act, which includes an important federal program called the Crime Victims... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding governing traditions: “Later today, the Senate will vote on President Biden’s nominee to serve as general counsel for the National Labor Relations Board. “There shouldn’t be a vacancy in this position.... Continue Reading