WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding protecting jobs: “Our side takes great pride in the accomplishments that three consecutive Republican Senates helped deliver for the American people. “In 2014, our majority was elected to check 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 Senate control: “For this 117th Congress, the American people chose an evenly-split Senate. Fifty Republicans and fifty Democrats. “With the election of Vice President Harris, that means the Democratic Leader... 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 inauguration: “Today, before the American people and the world, the peaceful transfer of power that has helped define our nation for more than 230 years was carried out. “We... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the inauguration: “The last time the Senate convened, we had just reclaimed the Capitol from violent criminals who tried to stop Congress from doing our duty. “This mob was fed... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today regarding the Electoral College certification: “The United States Senate will not be intimidated. “We will not be kept out of this chamber by thugs, mobs, or threats. We will not bow to lawlessness or intimidation.... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today regarding the Electoral College challenge: “We are debating a step that has never been taken in American history: Whether Congress should overrule voters and overturn a presidential election. “I have served 36 years in the... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the first day of the 117th Congress: “Very briefly, I simply want to welcome all Senators on this first day of the 117th Congress. “Today six new members are joining our ranks for... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding NDAA and COVID-19 relief: “First, I want to wish all my fellow Senators and our staff colleagues here in the Capitol a happy and healthy New Year. “In particular, I’d... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding NDAA and COVID-19 relief: “Yesterday, the Senate was finally able to proceed to this year’s National Defense Authorization Act. “A few of our Democratic colleagues have pulled out all the... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding NDAA and COVID-19 relief: “Today, the Senate was supposed to finish legislation securing critical tools, training, and support for America’s armed forces. “But the junior Senator for Vermont had other... Continue Reading