Remarks
McConnell Urges the Senate to Move Forward on the American SAFE Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act: "Our country has a proud record of admitting the oppressed as refugees to our shores. "Yet, the debate about how to safely admit refugees from Syria and Iraq is a serious conversation that deserves a serious response from Washington. "It's difficult to effectively vet immigrants from a war-torn country where rec… Continue Reading
01.19.16
McConnell Calls on Senate to Advance the SAFE Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act: "It's clear that many Americans are concerned about the Administration's ability to properly vet thousands of individuals from Syria and Iraq. Elected officials in both parties have expressed concerns too, as have Administration officials. "That's why many Americans are asking us to take a step back and press 'pa… Continue Reading
01.12.16
In Final State of the Union, the President Should Move Beyond the Failed Policies of the Past
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the President's State of the Union tonight: "Tonight, we will welcome President Obama to the Capitol for his State of the Union address. "It's his final address. It gives us cause for reflection. "Many of us recall the moment in Boston when a State Senator became a national star. "His rhetorical gift was undeniable. It was soaring elocution bathed in confetti that promis… Continue Reading
12.18.15
Bipartisan Funding and Tax Relief Legislation Will Strengthen the Economy and National Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan omnibus and tax relief legislation: "We know our constituents are deeply concerned about America's struggling economy. So let's take steps - as the legislation we'll consider proposes - to support more jobs, more opportunity, and more economic growth. "Let's enact permanent tax relief for American families and small businesses. "Let's set the table f… Continue Reading
12.18.15
Bipartisan Legislation Would Eliminate Energy Export Ban, Bolster National Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan omnibus and tax relief legislation: "The American people have two principal concerns: our nation's security and the economy. "The legislation we'll soon consider would help address both. "It would enact permanent tax relief for American families and small businesses. That will lead to more jobs, more opportunity, and more economic growth here in America. "Ano… Continue Reading
12.10.15
Passage of Education Reform Another Example of Congress Back to Work Under Republican Leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding bipartisan accomplishments in the 114th Congress: "What a difference a new Senate can make. "Some may have thought Washington would never agree on a replacement for No Child Left Behind. Years of inaction on the Senate floor gave ample cause for doubt. Some may have been skeptical when a new Senate with a new approach resolved to finally solve the problem too. "But no lo… Continue Reading
12.09.15
Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Thirteenth Amendment’s Ratification
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate held a ceremony today commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment, which abolished slavery. The following are Leader McConnell's remarks delivered during the ceremony, which took place in Emancipation Hall, in the U.S. Capitol: "It was a January afternoon. "The air was frozen in apprehension. It was leavened with anticipation. "Hope and fear danced together that day, intermingling as they sometimes do at such important… Continue Reading
12.09.15
Senate to Vote Today on Landmark Education Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding bipartisan education reform, another in a series of bipartisan accomplishments in the 114th Congress: "Some questioned whether Washington could ever agree on a replacement for No Child Left Behind. "They needn't question any longer. Just consider today's headline from the Associated Press: 'Outdated education law up for major makeover in Senate.' "This morning, we expect tha… Continue Reading
12.08.15
Senate Set to Pass Bipartisan Education Bill That Replaces No Child Left Behind
'In short, the Every Student Succeeds Act would put education back in the hands of those who know our kids best: parents, teachers, states, and school boards. It would help students succeed instead of helping Washington grow.' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding bipartisan education reform, another in a series of bipartisan accomplishments in the new Congress: "Both parties have long agreed that No Child… Continue Reading
12.07.15
Education Bill a Bipartisan, Reformist Replacement for No Child Left Behind
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding bi-partisan education reform: "Last November, the American people elected a new Congress to get Washington working again. "Nearly every day seems to bring more signs that we are. "Over the weekend, President Obama signed the FAST Act, a multi-year highway bill, into law. "It represents a significant departure from years of short-term extensions and congressional inaction. … Continue Reading
12.07.15
President’s Oval Office Address ‘A Missed Opportunity,’ Says McConnell
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the President's insufficient plan defeat ISIL: "Last evening President Obama addressed the Nation concerning the threat ISIL poses to our people. "Unfortunately, the American people did not hear of a strategy or plan to defeat and destroy this terrorist army. Instead, they heard a restatement of a military campaign crafted to contain ISIL within Iraq and Syria. "Follow… Continue Reading
12.03.15
Promise Kept: Senate Passes Obamacare Repeal Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding passage of Obamacare repeal legislation: "For years, the American people have been calling on Washington to build a bridge away from Obamacare. For years, Democrats prevented the Senate from passing legislation to do so. But in just a moment, that will change. "It will be a victory for the Middle Class families who've endured this law's pain for too long. "On their med… Continue Reading
12.03.15
Long-term Highway Bill Another Senate Accomplishment under Republican Leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate accomplishments: "Every day this week, I've mentioned some of the significant accomplishments of a Senate under new management-a Senate that's put its focus back on the American people. "After years of inaction, this Senate took bipartisan action to help the victims of modern-day slavery. "Many said the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act would never pass the S… Continue Reading
12.03.15
Senate Will Vote Today on Bill to Repeal Obamacare
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act: "Middle Class Americans continue to call on Washington to build a bridge away from Obamacare. They want better care. They want real health reform. "For too long, Democrats did everything to prevent Congress from passing the type of legislation necessary to help these Americans who are hurting. "Today, that e… Continue Reading
12.02.15
Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act Another Senate Bipartisan Achievement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Senate accomplishments: "The past few days, I've noted some of the achievements of a new Congress that's back to work on the side of the American people. "We've passed bills no one ever thought Washington could touch. We've made reforms that had previously languished for years without result. "Even more remarkably, we've often done so on a bipartisan basis. "Consider just the … Continue Reading
12.02.15
Obamacare – A Direct Attack on America’s Middle Class
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the pitfalls of Obamacare: "Obamacare is a direct attack on the Middle Class of our country. It's a partisan law that puts ideology before people, that hurts many of the very Americans it was supposed to help. "It resulted in millions of cancellation notices for hardworking Americans who had plans they liked, and who'd done nothing wrong. "It raised premiums, co-pays, d… Continue Reading
12.01.15
Senate Continues to Add to Growing List of Accomplishments For American Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate accomplishments: "The new Republican Senate has been working hard to get Congress back to work over the past year. We've obviously had a lot of success. "As I noted yesterday, the new Republican Senate will soon pass two really significant, bipartisan bills for a second and final time - the bipartisan multi-year highway bill and the bipartisan replacement for No C… Continue Reading
12.01.15
Senate Set to Begin Debate on Obamacare Repeal Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Obamacare repeal: "When Washington Democrats passed Obamacare over the objections of the American people, they were confident Americans would soon warm to the law. "But more than five years later, the American people continue to oppose this unprecedented Democrat attack on their health care. "Is it any wonder? "When Americans think Obamacare, they think increased cost. … Continue Reading
11.30.15
McConnell Highlights Bipartisan Senate Accomplishments
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate accomplishments: "Last election, the American people chose a new direction with a new Republican majority in Congress. "We've been working hard ever since to get Congress back on their side and back to work. "Over the past year: "Americans have seen committees up and running again. "Americans have seen bills passing again. "Americans have seen meaningful, bip… Continue Reading
11.30.15
McConnell Outlines Failures of President’s Power Plan as Paris Climate Talks Convene
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the President's costly power plan: "When President Obama tried to push a regressive, anti-Middle Class energy tax through a Democrat-controlled Congress, his own party said no. "Undeterred, the President simply went around Congress to impose similarly regressive - and likely illegal - 'power plan' energy regulations anyway. "He's currently trying to sell that power pla… Continue Reading
