WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging members to support bipartisan human rights legislation: “Every year in America, countless innocent victims—including children—are bought and sold into modern-day slavery. The heinous crime of human trafficking is shameful. It’s disgraceful. “And... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding bipartisan legislation designed to tackle human trafficking: “Deep in shadow, there’s a specter that haunts our country. “In dark corners, it claims thousands of victims every year. “Quietly. Stealthily. Maliciously. “It’s hard for... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding former Senator Brooke: “Later today, a former Senate colleague will be honored at the National Cathedral and laid to rest in Arlington. “Senator Brooke was a trailblazer. He was a model of... 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: “Senators from both sides of the aisle, and from multiple committees, have worked hard to address the terrible crime of human trafficking. This is a growing... 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 the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015: “Yesterday the Prime Minister of Israel shared with the Congress and the American people his perspective regarding Israel’s national security... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor calling on Senate Democrats to override the President’s veto of the bipartisan Keystone XL infrastructure jobs bill: “President Obama has advocated reducing our reliance on Middle Eastern oil. “President Obama has advocated reaffirming... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding today’s Supreme Court arguments on Obamacare: “Across the street, the Supreme Court will hear arguments today in an important case. “King v Burwell is the latest reminder of a law that’s as... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging Senate Democrats to override the President’s veto of the bipartisan Keystone XL infrastructure jobs bill: “Construction of the Keystone Pipeline would pump billions into our economy. It would support thousands of jobs. And... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding bipartisan legislation that would allow Congress to review and vote on any agreement with Iran: “This morning, Prime Minister Netanyahu laid out the threat posed by a nuclear Iran in clear terms—... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today welcoming Prime Minister Netanyahu to the U.S. Capitol: “Later this morning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver an important address to Congress. “Members of both parties extend a warm welcome to... Continue Reading