McConnell Co-Sponsors Legislation to Fight Uptick in “Despicable” Anti-Semitic Attacks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor against anti-Semitism: “The despicable, age-old specter of anti-Semitism continues to rear its head, even here in America. “Last week, authorities from New York to Los Angeles were investigating assaults on Jewish... Continue Reading

McConnell Reiterates Importance of Standing Strongly with Israel

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor in support of Israel defending itself against terrorists: “The world is relieved that Hamas has stopped firing rockets at Israel’s cities and, for the moment, the fighting has stopped. “Israel’s response... Continue Reading

We Can’t Compete With China Without Robust Defense Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding competing with China: “Last week, a bipartisan majority of Senators voted to proceed to floor debate about our nation’s long-term competition with China. “There’s no disagreement that the People’s Republic’s... Continue Reading

Amid Violent Crime Surge, Biden Nominee Called for Cutting Police Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Department of Justice nominee Kristen Clarke: “When President Biden’s nominees have been qualified and mainstream, they’ve received bipartisan cooperation. But the President’s choice to head a key division at the... Continue Reading

McConnell Thanks Individual Men & Women of National Guard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the National Guard: “This week, the National Guard is departing what has been a months-long presence here at the Capitol. “Aspects of the Guard’s presence here were not fleshed out... Continue Reading

McConnell Co-Sponsors Bill to Block Democrats’ Anti-Free-Speech, Anti-Privacy Proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding S.1: “As Democrats have pushed their massive political takeover bill, S. 1, Americans’ First Amendment rights and privacy rights have been thrust into center stage. “The legislation contains multiple elements... Continue Reading

“Democrats Cannot Get Control of the Crisis they Stoked”

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: “Our nation’s southern border is still in crisis. “The Biden Administration still won’t admit it. Much of the media would prefer not to cover it. But the... Continue Reading

“Competing with China” Requires Adequately Funding our National Defense

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding defense spending: “We know that competition with China will shape America’s security and prosperity for decades to come. That’s a fact. “The legislation on the floor purports to deal with... Continue Reading

McConnell Supports Existing Investigations of January 6th, Opposes Democrats’ Partisan Proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the proposed January 6th commission: “After careful consideration, I’ve made the decision to oppose the House Democrats’ slanted and unbalanced proposal for another commission to study the events of January... Continue Reading

McConnell: Secretary Becerra Misrepresents Federal Law on “Barbaric” Partial-Birth Abortion

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding pro-life policies: “When President Biden nominated Secretary Xavier Becerra to run the Department of Health and Human Services, it was clear what the nation was getting: A hardened culture warrior... Continue Reading