WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor calling for cooperation on the bipartisan trade legislation: “I’m very happy the Senate has decided to take another step forward on this very important initiative, not only of the President but of the... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act: “Yesterday’s House passage of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act represents a vital ray of hope for the countless victims of modern slavery who... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging cooperation on bipartisan trade legislation: “Yesterday, Senator Warner, a Democrat, and Senator Ernst, a Republican, joined me in hosting a press conference with small-business owners on the benefits of trade for entrepreneurs. “I thank... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding bipartisan trade legislation: “We have been working in good faith over the last several days to set up debate and votes on amendments from both sides of the aisle. “We’ve had some... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding a bipartisan 21st century American trade agenda: “Today we’ll continue our work on the trade legislation before us. “I know Senators on both sides are eager to offer amendments to it. Yesterday was... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor outlining the week ahead: “Thursday’s vote to open this debate on trade was important for our country. It brought Middle Class families one step closer to the increased American exports and American trade jobs... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor celebrating National Police Week 2015: “This week we welcome thousands of law-enforcement officers for National Police Week 2015. It’s a time to pay tribute to all the men and women who serve in Federal,... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding 21st century American trade agenda: “I was glad to see our Democrat friends accept our path forward on trade yesterday. “Under our plan, the Senate will avoid the poison pills that had been... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the broken promises of Obamacare and the impact on Kentucky families and hospitals: “It’s good to see forward momentum on trade. It’s good for the American people. “But there are other issues... Continue Reading
‘The plan I’m about to offer will follow the regular order on the trade bill, while also allowing Senators the opportunity to take votes on the customs and preferences bills – in a way that will not imperil the increased American exports and American trade jobs we need. We would... Continue Reading