McConnell on Important Legislative Priorities before the Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding legislative business: “There is significant outstanding business that Congress needs to complete before the end of the year. “My Republican colleagues and I have stated over and over that we... Continue Reading

Premature Afghanistan Exit Would Jeopardize Trump Administration’s Record of Success

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the ongoing presence of U.S. forces in the Middle East to combat terrorism: “The last several days have brought renewed speculation about the prospect of rapidly withdrawing all U.S. military... Continue Reading

Operation Warp Speed Provides More Good News For COVID-19 Vaccine

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding another COVID-19 vaccine announcement: “Once again, this morning brought two different sets of headlines on the pandemic we’ve been battling for the last nine months. “On one hand, rates of... Continue Reading

McConnell Celebrates COVID-19 Vaccine News and Urges Continued Precautions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the COVID-19 vaccine announcement: “Last week, the country and the world received some great news that we have longed to hear. “A major American drug company, together with their German... Continue Reading

McConnell on Sec. Mark Esper and World Affairs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Secretary Mark Esper and world affairs: “Yesterday, the President informed us that Secretary Mark Esper’s tenure leading the Department of Defense has concluded. “When the Senate considered Secretary Esper’s nomination,... Continue Reading

McConnell Celebrates Vaccine Developments and Falling Unemployment Rate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senate business: “The last several days have brought huge good news in our fight to beat this terrible virus. “This morning, one drug manufacturer announced that ongoing trials suggest their... Continue Reading

McConnell on Elections: “We Respect the Rule of Law and Trust Our Institutions”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the 2020 election: “Last week, record numbers of Americans exercised the right which generations risked everything to hand on to us.  “I want to spend a few minutes this morning... Continue Reading

McConnell Speaks Before Senate Confirms Judge Barrett

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Judge Amy Coney Barrett: “The Senate will render one of the most consequential judgements it can ever deliver. “We will approve a lifetime appointment to our nation’s highest court. “Since... Continue Reading

Senate Advances “One of the Most Qualified Nominees for Judicial Service that We Have Seen in our Lifetimes”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Judge Amy Coney Barrett: “Quote: ‘Few men [in] society… will have sufficient skill in the laws to qualify them for the stations of judges… [And] the number must be still... Continue Reading

McConnell Deconstructs Democrats’ Misstatements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Judge Amy Coney Barrett: “Yesterday, the Senate took the first step toward concluding our consideration of Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court. “The judge is one of... Continue Reading