McConnell on Ukraine: “Here Is What President Biden Should Be Doing Right Now”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: “This morning, members of Congress received an update on the situation in Ukraine directly from President Zelensky. “His presentation was powerful and heart-wrenching. It reinforced our sympathy, our outrage,... Continue Reading

Why Did Pro-Court-Packing Radicals Want Judge Jackson Specifically?

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Supreme Court: “What can the Senate conclude about a Supreme Court nominee from the nature of their fan club? “That’s a question the Democratic Leader answered very clearly a... Continue Reading

Bipartisan Opposition to President Biden’s Radical Fed Nominee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Federal Reserve: “There is bipartisan Senate opposition to Sarah Bloom Raskin, President Biden’s radical and unacceptable nominee to the powerful Federal Reserve Board position of Vice Chair for Supervision.... Continue Reading

“American Strength Is Not the Provocation. American Weakness Is.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Iran: “American strength is not a provocation. “American strength secures deterrence and peace. It is American hesitancy and weakness which our adversaries see as an invitation. “It’s a simple fact.... Continue Reading

McConnell on Supporting Ukraine: “Strength Is Not A Provocation”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: “Over the last few days, the Biden Administration’s confusing mismanagement and mixed signals surrounding the Ukraine crisis and the West’s response has again spilled out into public view. “Here’s... Continue Reading

Bipartisan Government Funding Bill Contains Big Wins for National Defense

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding government funding: “Yesterday, the House passed a bipartisan, bicameral government funding agreement that will enable crucial investments in our national defense. “Putin’s war on Ukraine is just one manifestation of... Continue Reading

Democrats’ War on Domestic Energy Long Predates Putin’s War on Ukraine

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding energy: “Washington Democrats are trying to pull off a political spin job for the ages. “Everybody knows that gas prices and energy costs have been soaring sharply for many months.... Continue Reading

Democrats’ War on American Energy Hurts Families and Cuts Our Global Leverage

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding energy policy: “The price of gas jumped more in the past week than in any week on record. “This began long before Russia invaded Ukraine. Even before that, families across... Continue Reading

Ukraine Aid Cannot Move “At the Speed of Bureaucracy”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: “As I mentioned yesterday, Senators had the chance to hear directly from Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, over the weekend. He and his constituents, the brave people of Ukraine, have... Continue Reading

Rumored Iran Deal Would Mean “Choosing Weakness in the Middle East”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Iran: “The eyes of the American people and the entire world are fixed on Eastern Europe. Vladimir Putin is continuing his unjustifiable invasion of a sovereign country and his unprovoked... Continue Reading