Leader McConnell on Courtney Elwood

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the nominee for General Counsel at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Courtney Elwood: “Today we will confirm Courtney Elwood, the nominee for General Counsel at the Central Intelligence Agency. As... Continue Reading

Keeping Our Commitment To Our Nation’s Veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act: “Like those who’ve called for relief from Obamacare, many Americans across the nation are counting on us to help ensure... Continue Reading

Obamacare Is Clearly Failing To Live Up To Its Promises

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: “Every week, it seems we hear more news about the failures of Obamacare.   For instance, two weeks ago, we learned that nearly 70,000 people in parts... Continue Reading

Senate Commemorates 50th Anniversary of the Reunification of Jerusalem

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding a bipartisan resolution that will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reunification of the city of Jerusalem:  “This week marks the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Six-Day War. Confronted... Continue Reading

McConnell: We Continue To Stand By The British People

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the terror attack that took place this past weekend in London:   “Over the weekend, our friends and allies suffered yet another tragic loss as terrorists struck in London, claiming... Continue Reading

Judge Thapar of Kentucky Well-Qualified for Federal Circuit Court

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor prior to the Senate voting to confirm Judge Amul Thapar of Kentucky to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: “Later today, Senators will vote to... Continue Reading

Bipartisan Bill Will Help Ensure Veterans Receive the Care They Need

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act: “As we approach the Memorial Day weekend, we are reminded of the great sacrifice that so many men and women... Continue Reading

The Obamacare Status Quo is Unsustainable and Indefensible

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:  “What has happened in the years since Democrats forced Obamacare on our country?  Health choices plummeted downward, year after year after year.  Health costs skyrocketed higher,... Continue Reading

Obamacare Prices are Skyrocketing, Choices are Plummeting and the Marketplace is Collapsing

 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:   “A new report released last night from the Department of Health and Human Services revealed startling new numbers showing just how substantial premium increases have... Continue Reading

President’s Budget Prioritizes National Security, Veterans, Economic Growth

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the president’s budget and tax reform:   “As colleagues know, it’s once again the time of year when Congress gets to work putting together the next budget. One of the... Continue Reading