WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations: “Today the Senate will vote on Alejandro Mayorkas, President Biden’s nominee to be Secretary of Homeland Security. “Up to this point, I’ve voted in favor of the President’s mainstream... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding energy policy and protecting jobs: “The country’s waited to see whether the new Administration would follow a pro-job, pro-worker, pro-working-family approach… or give in to the far left and put... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding March for Life: “Normally, today and tomorrow, we’d be welcoming many thousands of Americans to the capital for the annual March for Life. “Every year, the March is one of... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations and foreign policy: “Yesterday, we confirmed Antony Blinken, our new Secretary of State. Like the Director of National Intelligence, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of the Treasury,... 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 legislative filibuster: “Yesterday, two Democratic Senators confirmed they will not provide the votes to eliminate the legislative filibuster. “The senior Senator for West Virginia issued a public ‘guarantee’: ‘I... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations: “This afternoon, the Senate will confirm Dr. Janet Yellen, the former chair of the Federal Reserve, to serve as President Biden’s Secretary of the Treasury. “Her speedy confirmation will... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19: “Our nation has spent nearly a year locked in this terrible battle with COVID-19. “This virus that spread from China around the world has taken more than 400,000 American... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations: “We’re continuing to consider President Biden’s nominees to key cabinet posts. “On Wednesday, Avril Haines was confirmed as Director of National Intelligence on a big, bipartisan vote, including my... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding impeachment trial timing: “While business proceeds on the floor, the Democratic Leader and I are continuing to flesh out the structure for this 50-50 Senate. “When Leaders Lott and Daschle... 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 National Guard: “Yesterday evening, we learned that some of the National Guard forces who have been helping protect the Capitol complex were being made to rest in parking garages... Continue Reading