Iran Sanctions More Important Than Ever

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Iran sanctions bill:   “Yesterday, the Republican Senate took another step to advance key sanctions legislation to hold Iran accountable. The Iranians are pursuing a regional strategy intent on... Continue Reading

Our Economy Needs Tax Reform

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding pro-growth tax reform: “After eight years of sluggish economic growth under the Obama Administration, I was pleased to see some positive numbers out of last month’s jobs report. And now,... Continue Reading

Our Veterans Deserve the Care They Were Promised

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017:   “The House of Representatives will vote later today on the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017, which would give... Continue Reading

Working To Bring Relief From Obamacare

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senate Republicans commitment to rescuing the American people hurt by Obamacare: “Seven years ago, Senate Democrats and the Obama Administration forced Obamacare on the American people. But Obamacare never lived... Continue Reading

Senate Continues Work on Bipartisan Iran Sanctions Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Iran sanctions bill: “Last week, the Senate voted on an overwhelmingly bipartisan basis to advance the Iran sanctions bill currently before us, and we’ll take another vote today to... Continue Reading

McConnell Defends Free Speech in Address to Faith and Freedom Coalition Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered remarks at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference today. The following are Senator McConnell’s remarks as prepared for delivery: “It’s great to see everyone again.  What a difference a year makes.  When I spoke to you last year, it... Continue Reading

Obamacare Has Had Disastrous Impacts Across the Country

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the failures of Obamacare: “Just this week, Ohioans learned that a major insurer will exit their state’s Obamacare exchanges next year, leaving thousands in at least 18 counties without a... Continue Reading

Holding Iran Accountable

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Iran sanctions bill: “Yesterday, Senators voted on an overwhelmingly bipartisan basis, 91 to 8, to advance critical legislation granting the administration more of the policy tools it needs to... Continue Reading

Improvements to Our Nation’s Infrastructure Will Better Serve Americans, Create Jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding our nation’s infrastructure and the president’s plans for improvements: “Later today, President Trump will visit Cincinnati to discuss the importance of our nation’s inland waterways.  Kentucky is home to over... Continue Reading

Senate to Advance Bipartisan Iran Sanctions Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Iran Sanctions legislation: “Senators today will have an opportunity to advance important, bipartisan Iran sanctions legislation. As we consider this bill we anticipate that amendments addressing Russia sanctions are likely... Continue Reading