Senate Moves Forward with Open Process on Keystone

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Keystone energy debate: “The Senate will continue its work on the Keystone jobs bill today. “It’s great to see a real debate on the floor of the Senate again.  “We saw... Continue Reading

SOTU: A Missed Opportunity for Bipartisan, Constructive Engagement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the President’s State of the Union last night: “Last night, the American people heard two very different addresses. “One was focused on the middle class, and how Washington can work together in a... Continue Reading

McConnell Comments on the President’s State Of The Union Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered the following comments regarding President Obama’s State of the Union Address: Click the image below to view the Senator’s remarks. U.S. SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH MCCONNELL: “The biggest problem is the President made a speech that made it look like... Continue Reading

President Should Work with Congress on Bipartisan Jobs and Reform Measures

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the President’s State of the Union tonight: “Tonight, we’ll welcome President Obama to the Capitol. “We look forward to hearing what he has to say. “We’re looking forward to Senator Ernst’s address too.... Continue Reading

President Should Offer Positive, Bipartisan Agenda in State of the Union

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate Floor regarding the President’s State of the Union next week: “We’re looking forward to welcoming President Obama to the Capitol on Tuesday. “The State of the Union is a unique opportunity not just for... Continue Reading

Senate Remains Focused on Bipartisan Jobs Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate Floor beginning an open floor debate on Keystone: “This morning, the Senate will continue to debate the motion to proceed to the Keystone XL bill, with the time equally divided until 12:30 pm. “Some... Continue Reading

Regular Order Will Continue in Keystone Amendment Process

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan Keystone infrastructure jobs bill, and the passage of TRIA: “Yesterday, the Senate passed the bipartisan Terrorism Risk Insurance bill and sent it to the President for signature.  We worked with... Continue Reading

Citing Strong Bipartisan Support for Keystone, McConnell Urges President to Reconsider Veto Threat

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement regarding construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, a bipartisan, job creating infrastructure project: “The new Republican majority has pledged to run the Senate differently and stop protecting the president from good ideas. “That’s why we look forward to... Continue Reading

McConnell: Senate Focus Will Be Jobs Legislation, Concerns of the Middle Class

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement outlining the goals for the 114th Congress: “Yesterday, we inaugurated the 114th Senate of the United States Congress. “We welcomed back many dedicated members and swore in many new ones. I have high hopes for our new colleagues. They... Continue Reading

McConnell Welcomes Senators, Opens the 114th Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement today welcoming Senators to the 114th Congress: “Today is an important one for our country. “Many Senators took the oath this afternoon, thirteen for the first time. And a new Republican majority accepted its new responsibility.  “We... Continue Reading