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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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