President Warned Not to Skirt Law that Bans Bringing Guantanamo Terrorists into U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Guantanamo terrorists: “Years ago, then-candidate Obama made a campaign promise that has not withstood the measure of time or the realities brought by terrorism. “He said he wanted to close the secure... Continue Reading

Obama Administration Should Hit Pause Button on Refugee Entries, McConnell Says

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Syrian refugees: “It’s clear that the American people are concerned about the Administration’s ability to properly vet thousands of individuals from Syria. “More than half of our nation’s governors, governors of both... Continue Reading

Senate Opens Debate on Bill to Fund America’s Transportation and Housing Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act: “From the outset, the new Senate has worked to realize a smarter and more inclusive appropriations process. “That’s why we passed a budget,... Continue Reading

Post-Election Transition is a Potential Watershed for Reform Efforts, McConnell Says

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the recent elections in Burma: “On several occasions this year, I have come to the floor and noted that this year’s Burmese election would represent a crucial test for the country’s path... Continue Reading

Senate Considers Measures to Block Obama Administration’s Anti-Coal Regulations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding two resolutions of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act of the President’s EPA regulations: “The Obama Administration is trying to impose deeply regressive energy regulations that would eliminate good-paying jobs, punish the... Continue Reading

The Attacks in Paris

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the terrorist attacks in Paris: “Allow me to express what I know each of my colleagues feels today. “We, the 100 men and women of the United States Senate, send our sincere... Continue Reading

Defense Bill Retains Bipartisan Prohibition Against President Sending Guantanamo Terrorists to U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the National Defense Authorization Act: “We’ll turn to legislation today that the men and women who currently wear our uniform have had to wait too long for. “When Senator McCain says... Continue Reading

Senate Will Vote Today on VA and Military Construction Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act: “The veterans funding bill before us is the result of great work by another champion of veterans: Senator Kirk, Chair of the Military... Continue Reading

Veterans Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Veterans Day: “Like many of my colleagues, I plan to commemorate Veteran’s Day with the people I’m honored to represent here in the Senate. I’ll join Kentuckians at a ceremony in... Continue Reading

McConnell Welcomes Prime Minister Netanyahu to Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor welcoming Prime Minister Netanyahu to Washington: “I’d like to welcome the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, to Washington, D.C. “Today’s visit between President Obama and the Prime Minister was the first time... Continue Reading