Given Widespread Bipartisan Concern, America Deserves a Serious Debate on the Iran Nuclear Agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Senate debate of the President’s Iran deal: “As the Administration’s agreement with Iran comes under greater scrutiny, there is growing bipartisan concern. It’s widespread and it’s well-founded. “The leading House Democrat on... Continue Reading

McConnell Offers Path Forward on Cyber Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor offering a UC agreement on the cybersecurity bill: “Our government was recently struck by a devastating cyberattack that’s been described as ‘one of the worst breaches in U.S. history.’ It was a major... Continue Reading

McConnell Calls for ‘Thorough, Thoughtful and Respectful’ Senate Debate on Iran Nuclear Agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor outlining the September debate on the President’s Iran Deal: “This September, the Senate will formally weigh in on the nuclear deal struck between the White House and Iran. We’ll take a vote and... Continue Reading

Bipartisan Cybersecurity Bill Would Help Public, Private Sectors Defeat Cyberattacks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging cooperation on the bipartisan Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act: “I recently shared an AP news story with my colleagues. I think it’s worth sharing again. “Here’s the headline: ‘Federal Agencies Are Wide Open... Continue Reading

Senate Bill Would Fund Women’s Health, Not Scandal-Plagued Planned Parenthood

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding legislation that would redirect federal Planned Parenthood funds: “The revelations we’ve seen from Planned Parenthood are deeply disturbing. “They raise real fundamental questions about what kind of society we want to be.... Continue Reading

Finalized EPA Regs: Probably Illegal, Would Hurt the Middle Class and Won’t Meaningfully Affect Global Climate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding President Obama’s so-called Clean Power Plan: “In just a few minutes, President Obama will deliver another blow to the economy and to the Middle-Class. “He’ll unveil regressive regulations that are set... Continue Reading

McConnell Says Obama Administration Must Turn over Iran-IAEA Side Agreements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Iran nuclear agreement: “The purpose of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act is to ensure Congress has a fully informed understanding of any comprehensive agreement reached between the Administration and... Continue Reading

Senate Set to Pass a Multi-Year, Bipartisan and Fiscally Responsible Highway Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan DRIVE Act: “Many thought we’d never get here, but we have. “Later today, the Senate will pass a multi-year highway bill that doesn’t raise taxes by a penny, and... Continue Reading

Senate’s Fiscally Responsible, Bipartisan Highway Bill Headed for Passage

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan multi-year highway bill: “Late nights, vigorous legislating, and sometimes-unpredictable outcomes may make some reach for the aspirin. “But these are the hallmarks of a functioning Congress. “The push and... Continue Reading

Shocking Videos Prompt Legislation to Preserve Women’s Health Funding, Not Planned Parenthood Lobbyists

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Planned Parenthood defunding legislation: “The ongoing revelations about Planned Parenthood are more than just disturbing, they shock the conscience. A Democratic colleague called them ‘very troubling,’ ‘extremely troubling,’ and ‘highly troubling.’... Continue Reading