Sanders Resolution on Yemen Would Strengthen Iran, Russia, and China

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the American global leadership: “Events from Europe to Asia to the Middle East continue to demonstrate on a daily basis why American global strength and leadership are essential for protecting... Continue Reading

McConnell Outlines Commonsense Principles for Government Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national defense: “The Senate gavels in today with our annual defense bill still unpassed; with less than one week remaining of government funding; and less than two weeks left until... Continue Reading

Senator McConnell Marks One Year Since Devastating Tornado Outbreak in Kentucky

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the one-year anniversary of the Kentucky tornadoes: “Kentucky is approaching the one-year anniversary of one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in the Commonwealth’s history. “One year since 80 lives were... Continue Reading

McConnell Honors Retiring Senator Rob Portman

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senator Rob Portman (R-OH): “Fewer than 40 miles from Ohio’s border with Kentucky, about halfway between Cincinnati and Dayton, there’s a suburb called Lebanon. “The corner of Main Street and... Continue Reading

Democrats Do Not Get Concessions in Exchange for Protecting America

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national defense: “Yesterday, I explained a simple and obvious reality that will determine whether the NDAA and government funding legislation succeed or fail. “Here’s the simple fact: Protecting America and... Continue Reading

McConnell Honors Retiring Senator Jim Inhofe

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK): “The annual defense bill that I just discussed will carry the name of one of our most senior and distinguished colleagues this year — the outstanding... Continue Reading

“Strong, Bipartisan NDAA” a Crucial Step for Defending America

“Yesterday evening, the Senate and House Armed Services Committees released a strong, bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act. “As Republicans have said for months and I repeated yesterday, our servicemembers, commanders, and civilian leaders should not have had to wait until mid-December to gain certainty for a fiscal year that’s already... Continue Reading

McConnell Honors Retiring Senator Roy Blunt

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO): “My friend and our distinguished colleague Roy Blunt is one of us whose political careers began at the most local level. As a 20-some-year-old county clerk,... Continue Reading

McConnell to Democrats: Stop Delaying NDAA Over “Miscellaneous Pet Priorities”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national defense: “Here we are again, Mr. President — into the month of December with crucial business unfinished. “Republicans spent months urging the Democratic majority not to neglect this year’s... Continue Reading

Senate Unanimously Passes Congressman Barr’s CAROL Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the CAROL Act: “Two years ago, Kentucky mourned the sudden, tragic loss of our friend Carol Leavell Barr. “At only 39 years old, Carol suffered a fatal heart attack, likely... Continue Reading