U.S. Must Stand Strong With Israel in the Face of “Inexcusable” Attacks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the attacks on Israel: “Yet again, air-raid sirens have been sounding in Israel. Israeli civilians have been huddling in basements, shelters, and hospital stairwells. “Hamas rocket attacks are lighting up... Continue Reading

Democrats’ One-Party Political Takeover Failed in Committee Because It Would Weaken our Democracy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding yesterday’s S.1 markup: “A one-party takeover of our political system. “That’s what Senate Democrats brought to the Rules Committee yesterday. Their side’s top priority for multiple years now. “The supposed... Continue Reading

Democrats Block McConnell Amendment to Protect Citizens’ Free Speech Rights and Privacy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At today’s Senate Rules Committee Markup of S1, commonly referred to as the ‘Democrat Politician Protection Act,’ Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) offered an amendment designed to protect citizens’ free speech rights and privacy: “This bill is riddled with a variety of different efforts to give Washington... Continue Reading

Democrats Kill McConnell Amendment to Stop Partisan Takeover of the FEC

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At today’s Senate Rules Committee Markup of S1, commonly referred to as the ‘Democrat Politician Protection Act,’ Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) offered an amendment to cap the FEC commissioners’ tenures at 12 years: “I want to first discuss the Federal Election Commission. “The FEC was... Continue Reading

McConnell at S. 1 Markup: “We Aren’t Going to Let One Party Take Over Our Democracy”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today at the Senate Rules Committee S.1 Markup: “Madam Chairman, we’ll hear a lot of flowery language today, including my friend and colleague the Majority Leader. But we all learned early in life if you can... Continue Reading

McConnell Remarks During National Police Week

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding National Police Week: “Yesterday marked the beginning of National Police Week. “Under normal circumstances, we’d be welcoming peace officers from across the country here to Washington to share experiences and... Continue Reading

Despite Vaccines, Democrats Extended Extra Jobless Benefits — and Hiring Disappoints

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Kentucky jobs and pandemic recovery: “Like all my colleagues, I spent last week traveling my home state. I spoke with Kentuckians about where we’ve come over the past 15 months,... Continue Reading

Our President Will Not Secure a Lasting Legacy Through Go-It-Alone Radicalism

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding President Biden’s Joint Session Address: “Last night, President Biden delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress. And today marks his 100th day in office. “President Biden is... Continue Reading

Biden’s First 100 Days: The Far Left Is Calling the Shots

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding President Biden’s first 100 days in office: “Tonight, President Biden will deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress.  “I’ll be there. And like my fellow Kentuckians watching... Continue Reading

Biden Administration Wrong to Seek Defense Spending Cuts While Adversaries Keep Investing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding foreign policy:  “Yesterday I discussed how the Biden Administration’s wishful thinking has set them up for foreign policy failure in Central Asia and the Middle East. “The likely catastrophe in... Continue Reading