McConnell on Devastating Kentucky Tornado Damage

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the tornados in Western Kentucky: “The tornadoes that hit Kentucky this past weekend were some of the most widespread, severe, and devastating in our state’s history. “It is still difficult... Continue Reading

Bob Dole Honored at the “Epicenter of Our Democracy”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senator Bob Dole: “Today, the Capitol is once again hosting a hallowed tradition. “The United States Congress just solemnly welcomed late friend, colleague, and leader Robert J. Dole one final... Continue Reading

Democrats’ Toddler Takeover Cuts Choices, Raises Costs, & “Insults the Diversity of American Families”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats’ reckless tax and spending spree: “On Tuesday, I shined a spotlight on Washington Democrats’ proposed ‘toddler takeover.’ “They want to spend hundreds of billions of dollars in order to... Continue Reading

McConnell Delivers Rotunda Tribute to Senator Bob Dole

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today paying tribute to Senator Bob Dole: “On April 14, 1969, Senator Bob Dole delivered his first floor speech. He said, ‘the task ahead is monumental.’                        “And this was before Bob knew he’d end up leading... Continue Reading

Democrats Promote Soft-on-Crime Prosecutors as Murders Surge

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding crime rates: “The national murder rate just recorded its biggest jump in more than a century. In some cities, homicides have set all-time records. “From Albuquerque to Milwaukee to Memphis... Continue Reading

President Biden’s Illegal Vaccine Mandate is “Blatant Overreach”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the vaccine mandate: “For the last two years, as the country has battled COVID-19, I have been a strong and constant advocate of following the science and taking precautions. “That’s... Continue Reading

Washington Democrats Will Own Their Debt Explosion

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats’ reckless tax and spending spree: “For Washington Democrats, 2021 will have one major theme: Ramming through inflationary spending on a partisan basis that hurts American families and helps China.... Continue Reading

McConnell Defends Arms Sales to Middle East Partners

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the proposed arms sale to Saudi Arabia: “Earlier this year, a disastrous retreat from Afghanistan gave our allies and partners reason to doubt that the United States could be counted... Continue Reading

Democrats’ Toddler Takeover: Huge Childcare Inflation and Discrimination Against Religion

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats’ reckless tax and spending spree: “The last time Washington Democrats pushed through a huge change that disrupted families’ arrangements, it earned President Obama the ‘Lie of the Year’ award.... Continue Reading

President Biden Must Get Tough in Tuesday Call with Putin

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding foreign policy: “Last week brought new information about Russia’s military activities along its border with Ukraine. Heavily armed ground forces are mobilizing by the tens of thousands. It’s looking more... Continue Reading