WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the 18th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks: “For eighteen years, today’s date has held a tragic meaning. September 11 is a day of mourning, a date stained by the terrorist... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor thanking Ambassador John Bolton for his service as National Security Advisor: “As he departs the position of National Security Advisor, I want to thank Ambassador John Bolton for his many years of valuable... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Senate’s agenda for the month of September: “With only a few weeks to go until the end of September, we have no time to waste when it comes to appropriations. We... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the 400th anniversary of the first slaves’ arrival in England’s American colonies: “Today, Congress observes the 400th anniversary of a reprehensible moment in the history of our land. In August 1619, an... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Senate’s agenda for the month of September: “The Senate is in the midst of confirming several more of the president’s well-qualified nominees to important federal posts. After we complete today’s vote... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Senate’s agenda for the month of September: “I’d like to welcome all my colleagues back to the Senate. I hope all of us took advantage of the past weeks that we... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the House-passed bipartisan budget agreement: “The Senate has accomplished a significant amount of business this week for the American people. We’ve made a big dent in the backlog of President Trump’s well-qualified... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the House-passed bipartisan budget agreement: “And of course, the Senate also needs to pass the bipartisan budget agreement secured by the administration with Speaker Pelosi. The deal we have in front of us... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s well-qualified nominees including Ambassador Kelly Craft, the president’s nominee for Ambassador to the United Nations (UN): “Yesterday the Senate took a number of... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the retirement of Mrs. Kathryn Weeden, Senate Page School principal: “As Senate Majority Leader, it’s my honor this morning to acknowledge a truly remarkable legacy of service to the Senate – and... Continue Reading