McConnell on Targeted COVID Relief: “Let’s Get This Done”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19 relief: “This past weekend we saw that the historic, nationwide effort to bring this pandemic to heel has begun a critical final chapter.  “After months of development, the first... Continue Reading

Democrats Blocking COVID Aid over Slush Funds for States Awash in Revenue

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding floor business and COVID-19 relief: “The Senate needs to pass a stopgap funding measure today to prevent a lapse while the bipartisan, bicameral efforts close in on a full-year funding... Continue Reading

McConnell Celebrates “Truly Exceptional” Senator Cory Gardner

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO): “It’s my honor today to pay tribute to a truly exceptional U.S. Senator. “Someone who arrived in this body with a full head of steam; a... Continue Reading

McConnell on National Defense Authorization Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding NDAA: “Yesterday, we began moving the conference report of the National Defense Authorization Act toward the floor. “For the information of all Senators, we should expect the potential for a... Continue Reading

“Americans Cannot Afford To Wait” for Targeted COVID-19 Relief

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19 relief: “We learned a few minutes ago that new unemployment claims just hit their highest weekly total since mid-September. “It’s the largest one-week jump since back in March. And... Continue Reading

McConnell Condemns Treatment of Jimmy Lai and Continued Crackdown on Hong Kongers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding China: “Last week, the struggle to preserve freedom and autonomy in Hong Kong was dealt another disturbing blow. “On Thursday, Jimmy Lai, a prominent media figure and pro-democracy activist, was... Continue Reading

“We Can’t Do A Thing Unless Democrats Decide They Want to Make Law”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19 relief: “The American people are hurting. We’re in the thick of one of the worst national crises in modern memory. And people’s eyes are fixed on Congress. They need... Continue Reading

McConnell Tribute to Departing Colleague Chairman Mike Enzi

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY): “My colleagues here in the United States Senate are, to put it mildly, an impressive bunch. “That always makes it a challenge to pay adequate tribute... Continue Reading

McConnell Speaks Against Efforts to Block Sales to the UAE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding UAE arms sales: “This week, some Senators indicate they may attempt to move a privileged resolution to disapprove of the Administration’s proposed sale of advanced armaments to the United Arab... Continue Reading

Even Prominent Democrats’ Most Urgent COVID Priorities Are Already Addressed in Republican Proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19 relief: “We’ve reached the time of year when the Senate has more important outstanding business than we have days to complete it. “Delivering for the American people will take... Continue Reading