McConnell: Let’s Make Law, Not Political Points on Immigration, Border Security

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the immigration and border security debate: “This entire week has been set aside, as I assured it would be, for votes on the DACA issue, border security, and other issues pertaining to... Continue Reading

McConnell on Parkland, Florida Tragedy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding yesterday’s horrific school shooting that took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The Senate will hold a moment of silence at noon today. “I want to begin this... Continue Reading

Tax Reform Benefiting Employees Across 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 across the country continue to see from tax reform:   “For eight years under President Obama, our economy didn’t perform as well as it should have. Americans’ wages and salaries... Continue Reading

Reforms Necessary to End Needless Bureaucratic Delays on Infrastructure

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 improve American infrastructure: “On Monday, President Trump unveiled his proposal to improve America’s infrastructure. Today, he will host committee chairmen and ranking members at the White House for a... Continue Reading

It’s Time for Democrats to Stop Stalling DACA, Border Security Debate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the immigration and border security debate: ‘It is now Wednesday morning of the week the Senate set aside to debate DACA, border security, interior enforcement, and other immigration issues. I promised I... Continue Reading

American Households Seeing Lower Utility Bills Thanks To 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:    “Last week, as part of our bipartisan funding agreement, the Senate approved much-needed disaster relief for communities hit by... Continue Reading

On Immigration Reform, Border Security, Senate Needs to Look Past Talking Points, Focus on Making Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the immigration and border security debate: “Yesterday, the Senate took an initial step toward considering proposals to address DACA, border security, and other immigration issues. This week’s debate comes as no surprise... Continue Reading

Infrastructure: A Bipartisan Priority

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the release of the president’s infrastructure proposal and budget request today: “Today, President Trump put forward his budget request for the next fiscal year. I look forward to reviewing the president’s priorities.... Continue Reading

Senate Will Proceed to Immigration, Border Security Debate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the debate process that will begin today on immigration and border security: “As I have repeatedly stated, now that there is an agreement on long-term government funding, the Senate will proceed to... Continue Reading

Bipartisan Budget Agreement Will Provide Resources Necessary To Rebuild Our Military

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan funding agreement reached by Congressional leaders and the need to provide the necessary resources for our military: “This Congress and this president have delivered an historic series of achievements for... Continue Reading