Hiring Rate in America at 11-Year High

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans continue to see from the Republican pro-opportunity, pro-worker agenda: “The evidence keeps mounting that — with Republicans at the helm in the White House, the House, and the Senate... Continue Reading

Continued Progress on Appropriations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Senate’s bipartisan work on appropriations: “While Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination has filled up the headlines this week, the Senate’s continued to attend to important legislation. Yesterday, the Senate voted to proceed to... Continue Reading

A Responsible Confirmation Process for Judge Kavanaugh, Not Distortions, Scare Tactics

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court: “On Monday, the president made a superb choice. He chose to fill a place on the nation’s highest... Continue Reading

More Good News for America’s Workers, Middle-Class Families

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans continue to see from the Republican pro-opportunity, pro-worker agenda: “Last week, the Labor Department released its monthly jobs report. And as has become a pattern, it contained good news... Continue Reading

In Judge Kavanaugh, the President Made an Outstanding Choice

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court: “Yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet with Judge Brett Kavanaugh as we begin preparations for his confirmation process to the Supreme Court.... Continue Reading

Judge Kavanaugh: One of the Preeminent Legal Minds of His Generation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court: “President Trump has made a superb selection to serve as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States: Judge Brett Kavanaugh... Continue Reading

‘We Should Evaluate This President’s Nominee Fairly, Based On Their Qualifications’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm the president’s Supreme Court nominee who is scheduled to be announced later tonight: “‘Sexist.’ “‘A disaster for women.’ “‘Totally unacceptable.’ “These are just a few of the ad... Continue Reading

Americans are Paying Less to Keep the Lights On

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans have seen across the country in the past six months thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “It’s been little over six months since this Republican Congress passed... Continue Reading

Farm Bill is a Victory for American Agriculture

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the 2018 Farm Bill: “We hope to wrap up our consideration of the farm bill, a victory for American agriculture. All week, I’ve highlighted some of the ways this important legislation will... Continue Reading

‘President’s Nominee Should Be Considered Fairly’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding yesterday’s announcement from Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy that he will retire on July 31, 2018: “First, I want to take another opportunity to pay tribute to Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced... Continue Reading