McConnell: Haspel is the Right Woman at the Right Time

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the president’s nominee for Director of the CIA, Gina Haspel: “Yesterday, the Senate confirmed two more superbly-qualified circuit court nominees. Joel Carson and John Nalbandian are the 20th and 21st circuit judges... Continue Reading

More Prosperity, Opportunity, Raises and Bonuses for Working Families in America

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: “Less than 16 months into this Republican government, our policies are helping create a sea change in the economic climate... Continue Reading

Senate Continues Circuit Court Confirmations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the president’s circuit court nominees, including John Nalbandian for the Sixth Circuit and Joel Carson for the Tenth Circuit: ‘Yesterday, the Senate voted to confirm two more of President Trump’s fine circuit... Continue Reading

Honoring the Men and Women of Law Enforcement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding National Police Week: “Today, is Peace Officers Memorial Day, when we honor the men and women of law enforcement. During Police Week, thousands of officers from across the nation — and the... Continue Reading

McConnell Statement on the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding today’s dedication of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem: “Today marks 70 years since Israel declared its independence on May 14, 1948. Ever since, this brave nation has shone as a beacon of... Continue Reading

Leader McConnell Visits Senator McCain

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding his visit with Senator John McCain (R-AZ) this past weekend: “I had the opportunity yesterday to visit our friend, John McCain in the beautiful location of Sedona, about a two-hour drive from... Continue Reading

America is Open for Business Again

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: “Later today, President Trump is visiting the great state of Indiana. He’s joining Hoosiers to celebrate the new jobs and... Continue Reading

More Judicial Nominees With Sterling Qualifications

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the president’s circuit court nominees, including the president’s nominee for the Seventh Court of Appeals, Michael Brennan: “Today, the Senate continues our work to confirm President Trump’s well-qualified judicial nominees. Yesterday, we confirmed... Continue Reading

Haspel Uniquely Ready to Head CIA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the president’s nominee for Director of the CIA, Gina Haspel: “Let me begin this morning with gratitude to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Overnight, he completed a sensitive diplomatic mission and returned... Continue Reading

Senate to Confirm Another Well-Qualified Judge

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the president’s circuit court nominees, including the president’s nominee for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Kurt Engelhardt: “This week the Senate is in the midst of processing six well-qualified nominees for the... Continue Reading