The President Deserves His Cabinet

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senate Democrats’ unprecedented delay of the president’s Cabinet: “’Now is the time to put country before party.’  That was an observation by the Democratic Leader just yesterday here on the... Continue Reading

Judge Gorsuch is a ‘Superbly Qualified Nominee’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor on Judge Neil Gorsuch and the confirmation process: “President Trump’s outstanding Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch has earned high praise from across the political spectrum.  Some of it has come from... Continue Reading

McConnell: Democrats’ Historic Obstruction

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor on Democrat obstruction of President Trump’s Cabinet and the importance of confirming Betsy DeVos to be the next Education Secretary: “Just before the election, the Democratic Leader said he believed the... Continue Reading

Congress Chips Away at Obama’s Job-Killing Regs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions that would overturn job-killing Obama Administration regulations: “This Republican-led Congress is committed to fulfilling our promises to the American people. That work continues now as... Continue Reading

Gorsuch Has Received Widespread Acclaim from Both Sides of the Aisle

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the support Judge Neil Gorsuch has received from both Republicans and Democrats:  “I was surprised by a statement my friend the Democratic leader made here yesterday. I’m glad he came... Continue Reading

Helping Coal Families By Overturning Job-Killing Regulations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions that would overturn job-killing Obama Administration regulations: “For the last eight years, the Obama Administration has pushed through a number of harmful regulations that circumvent... Continue Reading

McConnell: Judge Gorsuch Has a Stellar Reputation and a Resume to Match

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 Supreme Court, Judge Neil Gorsuch: “Last night President Trump announced an outstanding nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Neil Gorsuch of Colorado.  While Judge Gorsuch... Continue Reading

McConnell: The Supreme Court Seat Doesn’t Belong to Any President or Any Political Party

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding tonight’s Supreme Court announcement from President Trump: “The president has said he will announce his choice for the Supreme Court shortly from a list of about 20 well-qualified Americans. It’s... Continue Reading

The Senate Should Respect the Result of the Election

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding President Trump’s upcoming Supreme Court nomination: “Justice Antonin Scalia was a towering figure on the Supreme Court. His unfortunate passing was not only a great loss to our country but... Continue Reading

Senate, Judiciary Committee Leadership to Meet with President, Continue Consultation On SCOTUS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding upcoming meetings between Congress and the president: “Yesterday, leaders from both parties had an opportunity to meet with President Trump and Vice President Pence at the White House. We appreciate... Continue Reading