WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding China: “Today the Senate will wrap up consideration of a broad, bipartisan effort to update our approach to competition with China. “This bill has accelerated an important conversation on a... 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 Senate’s June work period: “After a week of work with our constituents, the Senate reconvenes with a chance to re-focus on the most important issues facing folks back home.... 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 economy: “On Friday, the U.S. job market got another monthly check-up. Hiring in May was up from the previous month, but still fell short of the level experts –... 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 January 6th commission: “As my colleagues know, I have been clear and unflinching in my own statements about January the 6th. But, as I’ve also repeated, there is no new... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding public safety: “From coast to coast, American families are facing an explosion of violent crime on their streets and in their neighborhoods. “2020 saw homicides skyrocket nationwide. The sharpest one-year... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding China: “Last week, the Senate took up sweeping legislation. It touches on big issues that span many committees—from economic policy to national security to scientific research and beyond. “86 Senators... 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 economy: “Democrats’ hard left turn thus far has affected the entire U.S. economy. And it’s hitting working American families where it hurts. “In January, President Biden inherited safe and... 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, two Senate committees will consider and vote on two very different pieces of legislation. “In the Russell Building, the Environment and Public Works Committee just approved a bipartisan... 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 death of Senator John Warner (R-VA): “I was saddened to learn this morning that our friend and former colleague, Senator John Warner, passed away last night. “By the time... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Afghanistan: “The President’s decision to retreat from Afghanistan is not clear-eyed or strategic. It’s dangerous wishful thinking. “As discussions with the Administration are making clear, this decision is not underpinned... Continue Reading