McConnell Files Supreme Court Brief in Challenge to President’s Overreach on Immigration

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Republican Senators’ efforts to challenge the Obama Administration’s immigration executive action: “A few years ago, President Obama gave a speech in Miami where he said the following about immigration: ‘I know... Continue Reading

Wrong Time for Administration to Release Terrorists from Gitmo

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding terrorists released from the detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: “Earlier this year I noted that the next Commander in Chief will assume office confronting a complex and varied array of... Continue Reading

Senate to Act on Bipartisan, Consumer-Friendly Aviation Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act: “We’ll soon begin consideration of bipartisan legislation that can support American jobs, improve airline safety, and help passengers — all without raising taxes or... Continue Reading

We Must Work With Our Allies to Fight Terrorism

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today that America must continue to work to defeat a global terrorist threat: “In recent weeks we have again been reminded of the pervasive threat posed by Islamist terrorists to the world. We’ve... Continue Reading

McConnell Urges Support for Bipartisan Bill to Protect America’s Intellectual Property

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today prior to the Senate voting on the bipartisan Defend Trade Secrets Act: “Today the Senate will vote on the Defend Trade Secrets Act. This bipartisan legislation can help promote the growth of... Continue Reading

McConnell Honors Capitol Police, Welcomes New Chief

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the daily sacrifice of the United States Capitol Police: “I want to remember the daily sacrifice of our Capitol Police in light of the incident last Monday. Incidents like these remind... Continue Reading

Senate Working in Bipartisan Way to Help Address Online Human Trafficking

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today prior to the Senate voting on a bipartisan resolution regarding human trafficking: “Let me begin by stating an obvious point. When it comes to filling the current Supreme Court vacancy — which... Continue Reading

McConnell On Supreme Court Nomination

‘The next justice could fundamentally alter the direction of the Supreme Court and have a profound impact on our country, so of course the American people should have a say in the Court’s direction…The American people may well elect a President who decides to nominate Judge Garland for Senate consideration.... Continue Reading

Senate Should Work to Save Families From Higher Grocery Bills

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding bipartisan biotech labeling legislation: “In the last national election, the American people elected a Republican Senate. Since then, we’ve accomplished a lot of important things for our country. “Landmark education reform.... Continue Reading

Senate to Consider Bipartisan Bill to Protect American Families from Increased Food Labeling Costs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate legislation addressing the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMO): “Vermont recently passed food-labeling legislation that, according to one study, could increase annual food costs by more than a thousand dollars... Continue Reading