WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act: “Members in both parties agree it’s time to pursue positive reform for veterans who are hurting. “The Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the President’s budget: “In his State of the Union address, President Obama promised to deliver a budget filled with, quote, ‘ideas that are practical, not partisan.’ “I know many Americans were glad to... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding passage of the Keystone jobs bill, the Clay Hunt Act and DHS funding: “The Senate’s passage of the Keystone jobs bill is great news for the American people. “Now, the Senate will soon... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging final passage of the Keystone XL Pipeline Act: “The past few weeks have been a whirlwind. But the Keystone jobs debate has been important for the Senate and for our country. “We took... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging passage of the Keystone Pipeline bill, a bipartisan infrastructure bill: “Today, the Senate will resume consideration of the Keystone bill. “There are up to 18 roll call votes scheduled this afternoon on... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the President’s decision to drop his proposal to end tax relief on 529s: “I’m glad to see the President has dropped his plan to make it harder for middle-class families to save... 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 support the Keystone Pipeline: “The Keystone jobs bill is a bipartisan infrastructure project the American people deserve. “So the vote last night to filibuster was disappointing. “The Keystone jobs... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging Senate Democrats to vote for legislation approving construction of the Keystone Pipeline: “This weekend, President Obama’s Chief of Staff lamented that the Senate has taken several weeks to debate an ‘infrastructure project’... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor Monday, January 12, 2009, honoring Senator Wendell Ford: “A few months prior to this body’s convening last week, I was grateful to be chosen by my colleagues to serve once again as the Senate... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the passing of former U.S. Sen. Wendell Ford: “Many have now heard the sad news: that one of the giants of Kentucky politics has passed away. “Wendell Ford first came to... Continue Reading