McConnell to Senate Democrats: Help Us Reach An Agreement So We Can Do What Needs to Be Done for the American People

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: “The American people are watching this spectacle. I’m told the future’s market is down five percent. I’m also told that that’s... Continue Reading

McConnell: “This is Not a Political Opportunity. It is a National Emergency”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: “Senators have now spent days engaged in vigorous bipartisan discussions, among ourselves and with the Administration.  “Earlier today, I hosted a... Continue Reading

“We Need to Finish Up These Negotiations and Move Forward”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: “Senators’ bipartisan discussions continued all day yesterday and through the night. “Both sides’ negotiators, with the Administration, are continuing to work... Continue Reading

McConnell Update on Bipartisan Negotiations: “We Are Going to Deliver”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: “Yesterday, I introduced the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: Senate Republicans’ bold proposal to continue combating this health crisis... Continue Reading

McConnell Introduces the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the CARES Act: “As our nation confronts this health crisis and the economic crisis it is spawning, Senate Republicans have prepared a bold legislative proposal. “I am officially introducing the... Continue Reading

McConnell Outlines Major Coronavirus Relief Proposal: “It Is Critical That We Move Swiftly and Boldly”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding coronavirus legislation: “Yesterday, President Trump and his team announced several new actions to help contain and combat the coronavirus. “The President invoked the Defense Production Act, laying groundwork to manufacture... Continue Reading

McConnell Update on Major Relief Legislation: “Bold Steps to Preserve and Protect the Economic Foundations of our Nation”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding coronavirus: “Every day, our country grows more affected by the continued spread of the coronavirus. Every American is feeling the anxiety and uncertainty of this national challenge. Older Americans and young... Continue Reading

McConnell on Coronavirus: This is a Moment for Bold and Bipartisan Action

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding coronavirus: “As the global outbreak of the new coronavirus continues to grow, its impact on American families and small businesses is continuing to scale up. “School closures are challenging both... Continue Reading

McConnell on FISA: The Senate Should Not Wait to Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding FISA: “Late last night, several critical authorities that law enforcement uses to keep Americans safe lapsed into expiration. “Barring Senate action, these important tools, which help protect the homeland from... Continue Reading

McConnell on Coronavirus Relief: ‘The House’s Bill Must Only Be The Beginning’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the coronavirus: “The new coronavirus that has spread from China throughout the world is challenging our nation in new ways. “Across our country, daily routines are being disrupted. “Families are grappling with... Continue Reading