Senate to Consider Bipartisan Banking Reform Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: “Today, the Senate will vote to begin consideration of S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. This bill recognizes... Continue Reading

Senator Cochran Leaving Senate After Long, Distinguished Career

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 Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS) that he will be retiring on April 1st, 2018: “Yesterday, the Senate learned that its ‘quiet persuader’ will be leaving us after a long and... Continue Reading

McConnell Speaks at AIPAC Policy Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference: “Good morning. Speaking at AIPAC is a real honor. I’ve had the privilege of addressing this audience and my fellow friends of Israel on multiple occasions, and... Continue Reading

Tax Reform: A Simple Idea With An Extraordinary Impact

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 across the country continue to see from tax reform: “It’s been just 73 days since President Trump signed historic tax reform into law. It feels like it’s... Continue Reading

Workers, Small Business Owners Already Reaping Benefits From Tax Reform

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 across the country continue to see from tax reform:    “It’s been just over two months since this united Republican government delivered historic tax reform to middle-class families across... Continue Reading

A Fitting Tribute For ‘America’s Pastor’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Congressional tribute to the late Reverend Billy Graham in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol:    “Yesterday, we welcomed the president, the vice president, and the family of the late Rev.... Continue Reading

Congressional Ceremony Preceding the Lying in Honor of the Reverend Billy Graham

“Welcome, Mr. President, Mr. Vice President, members of the Graham family, and all our guests — on behalf of the Senate. The Speaker and I are honored you’re with us. The man we recognize today may well have shared the Gospel with more people, face-to-face, than anyone else in history.... Continue Reading

Senate To Vote On Another Worthy Judicial Nominee

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 the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Judge Elizabeth Branch: “The Senate will soon vote to confirm another fine candidate to serve on the federal bench. Yesterday afternoon, we voted to... Continue Reading

McConnell: I Remain Eager To Improve Our Immigration, Security Policy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor following today’s votes on immigration and border security: “I think it’s safe to say this has been a disappointing week. I kept my commitment and set aside the entire week for a broad,... Continue Reading

Middle Class American Families Seeing Benefits From Tax Reform

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 across the country continue to see from tax reform:  “It’s only been fifty-five days since the president signed historic tax reform into law. Already, it’s led to bonuses, raises,... Continue Reading