McConnell on Charleston Tragedy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the tragic shootings in Charleston, South Carolina: “At this time I would like to take a moment to discuss the terrible news out of Charleston. “This is a true tragedy. It’s... Continue Reading

McConnell Urges Senate Democrats to Allow Debate and Vote on Defense Spending Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging bipartisan support for the defense authorization and appropriations bills: “It was heartening to see so many Democrats join us yesterday in advancing a good defense authorization bill by a big bipartisan margin.... Continue Reading

McConnell Urges Senate Democrats to Support Nation’s Military, Not Washington Bureaucrats

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging Senate Democrats not to filibuster defense authorization legislation: “Later this afternoon, the Senate will decide whether to advance or filibuster the defense authorization legislation before us. “Senators will take a vote and... Continue Reading

McConnell to Senate Democrats: Don’t Hold Defense Bill Hostage to Partisan Politics

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding defense authorization legislation: “The National Defense Authorization Act is one of the most important pieces of legislation Congress considers each year. That’s why the new majority has made it one of our... Continue Reading

McConnell Urges Passage Of Bipartisan Cybersecurity Legislation To Deter Future Attacks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan cybersecurity amendment: “In just a moment, the Senate will consider an important cybersecurity measure. “I urge every one of my colleagues to support it. “USA Today recently cited a cybersecurity expert... Continue Reading

Senate Democrats’ Plans for ‘Filibuster Summer’ Would Hold America’s Military Hostage

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today urging Senate Democrats to support American troops: “The bill the cyber measure has been offered to is the annual defense authorization act. “It’s a related issue. It’s about protecting our country. It makes... Continue Reading

McConnell Calls for Passage of Senate Cybersecurity Measure

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan cybersecurity measure: “I think a lot of people were shocked to hear that the Obama Administration was unable to prevent the information of 4 million Americans from being compromised by... Continue Reading

Tribute to Dr. James Billington, the Librarian of Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding retirement of Librarian of Congress Dr. James Billington: “We recently learned that Dr. James Billington, the Librarian of Congress who’s been with us for almost 30 years, will be retiring in January.... Continue Reading

Senate to Consider Bipartisan Cybersecurity Measure as part of Defense Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding a bipartisan cybersecurity amendment as part of the defense authorization bill: “The massive cyberattack Americans just read about reminds us all of the need for action on this issue. Building America’s public... Continue Reading

Obamacare: Broken Promises, Higher Costs, Massive Failures

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the negative effects of Obamacare on the Middle Class: “The President put forth a mighty Obamacare spin effort yesterday. You have to give him credit for trying to salvage a law that only... Continue Reading