McConnell Floor Remarks on Justice Breyer’s Announced Retirement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Justice Breyer’s announced retirement: “Last week, Justice Stephen Breyer announced he plans to retire from the Supreme Court at the conclusion of this term. “Justice Breyer deserves our country’s hearty... Continue Reading

Working Americans Need Better Than Democrats’ Distractions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats’ distractions: “Senators spent last week in our home states. We got to hear firsthand updates about the real issues facing the real families we represent. “I was especially glad... Continue Reading

McConnell Welcomes Kentuckians and All Americans Marching for Life

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding March for Life: “Tomorrow, our nation’s capital will once again host many thousands of Americans gathering peacefully to support the most basic human right — the right to life. “For... Continue Reading

McConnell Remarks on Ukraine, Russia, and the Biden Administration

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding foreign policy: “President Biden also campaigned on strengthening America’s partnerships and renewing our global leadership. Well, how has this Administration performed? “The Administration that campaigned on restoring alliances abandoned a... Continue Reading

365 Days of Bad Policies and Broken Promises

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding President Biden’s first year in office: “Today marks exactly one year since President Biden became our 46th president. “This all-Democrat government has had 365 days to start delivering on their... Continue Reading

Nearly Every Democrat Tried to “Shatter the Soul of the Senate for Short-Term Power”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats’ radical Senate takeover: “Well, I think we can all agree on one thing. It’s been a long day. Almost everybody’s had something to say. The reason for that is... Continue Reading

“Just the Kind of Shortsighted Power Grab this Body Was Built to Stop”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats’ radical Senate takeover: “The Democratic Party has had control of Washington for exactly 364 days. “Tomorrow will mark exactly one year since President Biden was inaugurated on the West... Continue Reading

Democrats Pause Attacking Senate’s 60-Vote Threshold Long Enough to Block Russia Sanctions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats’ radical Senate takeover: “Late last week, our Democratic colleagues briefly paused their quest to destroy the Senate’s 60-vote threshold — just long enough to use the 60-vote threshold themselves... Continue Reading

U.S. Must Act With Urgency and Seriousness to Deter Russian Aggression

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security: “Finally, beyond our shores, there remains no shortage of forces who wish harm on America and our interests. “Senators will vote today on a measure to impose sanctions... Continue Reading

Biden Administration Must Refocus on Real Problems Facing American Families

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the American people’s priorities: “A recent survey asked Americans for their view of the most important problems facing our country. “Of course, we know what Washington Democrats view as their... Continue Reading