Finland, Sweden NATO Accession Deserves Unanimous Bipartisan Support

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding NATO: “Today, the Senate will approve ratification protocols to welcome Finland and Sweden as the two newest members of NATO. “I appreciate Leader Schumer working with me to ensure the... Continue Reading

McConnell Praises Kentucky Heroism Amid Flood Disaster

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the flooding in Kentucky: “Tragic flooding continues to devastate Eastern Kentucky. “In the past few days, I’ve spoken to the state legislators and county judge-executives who represent our hardest-hit counties.... Continue Reading

McConnell: Amid Tragic Flooding, Kentuckians Step Up to Help Victims

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the flooding in Kentucky: “We learn more each day about the devastating toll that ongoing flooding has inflicted in Eastern Kentucky. “As rescue and recovery efforts continue, Kentuckians are grieving... Continue Reading

McConnell on Taiwan and Indo-Pacific Security Challenges

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Taiwan: “Public reports indicate that the Speaker of the House just landed in Taiwan as she travels through Asia. “She has every right to go. And it’s been unseemly and... Continue Reading

Democrats’ Inflation Bill Will Cut Jobs and Wages But Not Inflation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats’ Reckless Taxing and Spending Spree: “Democrats have had a tough few days rolling out their latest reckless taxing and spending spree. “It turns out that proposing huge, job-killing tax... Continue Reading

McConnell on Ongoing Kentucky Floods

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the flooding in Kentucky: “Eastern Kentucky is reeling from some of the worst flooding in our state’s history. The area is still experiencing rainfall today. This horrible, tragic crisis is... Continue Reading

Democrats Want Job-Killing Middle-Class Tax Hikes in a Recession

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the economy: “When it comes to our economy, American families do not trust this Democratic Party government one bit. “Nearly 90% of Americans are feeling anxious about inflation. 28% approve... Continue Reading

Important Veterans’ Bill Deserves Commonsense Toomey Amendment and Prompt Passage

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the PACT Act: “Yesterday, the Senate should have been able to clear bipartisan legislation to expand VA health benefits for millions of men and women who have served bravely in... Continue Reading

Democrats Who Created Inflation and Recession Want Giant Job-Killing Tax Hikes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding tax hikes and inflation: “Minutes ago, new data confirmed what a supermajority of Americans already knew: Democrats have plunged America into a recession. “According to official statistics, the U.S. economy... Continue Reading

Democrats’ Spin Isn’t Helping Americans’ Inflation Pain

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding economy: “Here’s how Washington Democrats are describing the American economy. “From the White House last month, ‘robust economic progress under President Biden’s leadership.’ “According to President Biden himself, our economy... Continue Reading