WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA): “Far too many Americans know the toll the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic is taking on our families, our communities, and each of... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate Democrats voting to block the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act and Kate’s Law: “We all know that so-called ‘sanctuary city’ policies are extreme. They undermine the safety of our communities,... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding an active Senate: “Last week’s passage of responsible, bipartisan legislation on Puerto Rico shows what’s possible when we keep our focus on serious solutions. That’s where we should keep our focus... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding bipartisan legislation to help prevent a taxpayer-funded bailout of Puerto Rico: “The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico is in crisis, it owes billions of dollars in debt, and it could be... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate Democrats voting to block important bipartisan funding measures to address Zika and support veterans: “Let me read you some headlines, ‘Senate Democrats block Zika agreement ahead of recess,’ ‘Senate Dems... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the terror attack in Istanbul, Turkey: “Yesterday, our NATO ally Turkey suffered a devastating terror attack at Istanbul’s main airport that quickly brought to mind ISIL’s attack in Brussels earlier this... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate Democrats voting to block important bipartisan funding measures to address Zika and support veterans: “Here’s where we are, we have a public health crisis descending on our country. We’ve been... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the need to advance important bipartisan funding measures to address Zika and support veterans: “We’ve all heard Democrats warn that we, quote, ‘…cannot delay any longer’ on Zika control funding. We’ve... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the need to advance important bipartisan funding measures to address Zika and support veterans: “Combatting the spread of the Zika virus should be a priority for both parties. We worked... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the need to advance important bipartisan funding measures to address Zika and support veterans: “Combatting the spread of the Zika virus has been a priority for both parties. So Republicans and... Continue Reading