Remarks

08.03.15

Finalized EPA Regs: Probably Illegal, Would Hurt the Middle Class and Won’t Meaningfully Affect Global Climate

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding President Obama's so-called Clean Power Plan: "In just a few minutes, President Obama will deliver another blow to the economy and to the Middle-Class. "He'll unveil regressive regulations that are set to harm struggling workers and families. "They're projected to cost billions. "They threaten to ship good Middle-Class jobs overseas. "They'll likely make it harder to… Continue Reading


07.30.15

McConnell Says Obama Administration Must Turn over Iran-IAEA Side Agreements

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Iran nuclear agreement: "The purpose of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act is to ensure Congress has a fully informed understanding of any comprehensive agreement reached between the Administration and Iran. "These are principles both parties endorsed when they voted overwhelmingly to pass the measure. "These are principles President Obama endorsed when he signe… Continue Reading


07.30.15

Senate Set to Pass a Multi-Year, Bipartisan and Fiscally Responsible Highway Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan DRIVE Act: "Many thought we'd never get here, but we have. "Later today, the Senate will pass a multi-year highway bill that doesn't raise taxes by a penny, and we'll do it on a bipartisan basis. "This is more than just another accomplishment for the Senate, it's a win for our country. "Because the bill would cut red tape and streamline regulations. "I… Continue Reading


07.29.15

Senate’s Fiscally Responsible, Bipartisan Highway Bill Headed for Passage

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan multi-year highway bill: "Late nights, vigorous legislating, and sometimes-unpredictable outcomes may make some reach for the aspirin. "But these are the hallmarks of a functioning Congress. "The push and pull between different parties, different members, and different chambers is all just part of the democratic rhythm. "That's especially true when you're… Continue Reading


07.29.15

Shocking Videos Prompt Legislation to Preserve Women’s Health Funding, Not Planned Parenthood Lobbyists

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Planned Parenthood defunding legislation: "The ongoing revelations about Planned Parenthood are more than just disturbing, they shock the conscience. A Democratic colleague called them 'very troubling,' 'extremely troubling,' and 'highly troubling.' "Next week, every member of his party will have a chance to join us in reaffirming the Senate's commitment to genuine compa… Continue Reading


07.28.15

Senate Moves towards Passage of Bipartisan, Multi-Year Highway Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan DRIVE Act: "The Senate continues to move closer and closer to passage of a bipartisan, multi-year highway bill. "The legislation we advanced again last night is fiscally responsible. "It won't raise taxes by a penny. "And it will give state and local governments the kind of stability they need to plan longer-term projects for America's roads and bridges… Continue Reading


07.27.15

Senate Nears Completion of Fiscally Responsible, Multi-Year Highway Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan DRIVE Act: "'There is no such thing as a Republican road or a Democrat road.' "That's what Chairman Inhofe said just a few days ago, and he's right. No wonder Republicans and Democrats continue to rally around a bipartisan, multi-year highway measure that's fiscally responsible and won't raise taxes. "The bill before us would streamline regulations, advance re… Continue Reading


07.26.15

Senate Moves into Final Stretch on Bipartisan Highway Bill

'Jobs are on the line. Infrastructure projects important to the people we represent are on the line. So we have to get it done. And with cooperation, we can ensure that more ideas from both sides of the aisle are still heard and voted upon.' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan highway bill: "Our country needs a multi-year highway bill, and we're close to finally passing a fiscally responsib… Continue Reading


07.24.15

Senate Moves Forward on Bipartisan, Multi-Year Highway Bill

'The hard work to pass a bipartisan, fiscally responsible, multi-year highway measure that doesn't raise taxes or increase the deficit continues.' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan highway bill: "The hard work to pass a bipartisan, fiscally responsible, multi-year highway measure that doesn't raise taxes or increase the deficit continues. "It hasn't been easy. We always knew obstacles… Continue Reading


07.23.15

McConnell Calls on Administration to Release IAEA-Iran Nuclear Side Agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Obama Administration's deal with Iran: "Yesterday I joined Speaker Boehner, Senator Cotton, and Congressman Pompeo in sending a letter to the Administration with a simple request: that the Administration meet its full legal obligations to Congress under the terms of the bipartisan Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act - a law that both parties supported overwhelmingly just thi… Continue Reading


07.23.15

Transportation Bill Would Fund Roads, Highways, Bridges Without Raising Taxes or Increasing Deficit

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan transportation bill: "There are a lot of tired clichés about not giving up after an initial setback. I won't subject you to any of them this morning. "But I will say that last night's vote represents an important first step toward passing a multi-year, bipartisan highway bill. "It's a first step on a much longer road - but, in my view, a worthwhile one.… Continue Reading


07.22.15

States Will Get More Flexibility, Certainty Under Long-Term Highway Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan Drive Act: "I regret that yesterday's procedural vote on the multi-year, bipartisan highway bill wasn't successful. "It wasn't a vote to approve of the bill, just a vote to agree to talk about it. "We held the vote when we did because we wanted to give the House more space to work on it. "But some members said they wanted more time to review it before agreeing… Continue Reading


07.22.15

Obama Administration Carries Burden of Proof on Iran Nuclear Debate

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Obama Administration's deal with Iran: "I've said that the Senate intends to thoroughly review the White House's deal with Iran, and then take a vote on it under the terms of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act. "This is a review process that will allow us to determine whether the administration complied with the law and delivered the complete agreement, and it's a… Continue Reading


07.16.15

Senate Headed Towards Passage of Landmark Education Reform Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today urging passage of the bipartisan Every Child Achieves Act: "The pundits told us it would never happen. Republicans and Democrats will never agree on a way to replace No Child Left Behind, they said. "But a new Senate that's back to work is proving them wrong. "We're poised to pass bipartisan legislation that would replace an education law that no longer works with significan… Continue Reading


07.15.15

Senate Passes McConnell-Cosponsored Bill to Assist Families Adopting Children from Democratic Republic of the Congo

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following comments regarding Senate passage of the Adoptive Family Relief Act - legislation he cosponsored to provide meaningful financial relief to families adopting children from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): "I just wanted to briefly say a few words about Senate passage of S.1300, the Adoptive Family Relief Act. The issue this bill addresses is of particular importance to me, and I'm proud to be a co-spons… Continue Reading


07.15.15

Debate Advances on Bipartisan Education Reform Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Every Child Achieves Act: "The bipartisan education debate we're having in the new Senate is good for our country. And it was long overdue. "For too long, bureaucrats in Washington tried to dictate top-down, one-size-fits-all education policies to millions of students and families across our country. It was hurting our kids. It needed to change. And so, a… Continue Reading


07.15.15

McConnell Promises Full Senate Review of Iran Nuclear Deal

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the nuclear agreement with Iran: "I said yesterday that the Senate would thoroughly review the White House's deal with Iran. I said we'd hold hearings, call witnesses, and ultimately vote to approve or disapprove of the deal in accordance with the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act. That's what we've long planned to do and - once the Administration fully transmits the tex… Continue Reading


07.14.15

Key Question on Iran Nuke Deal: Does it Leave America and Its Allies Safer?

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the nuclear agreement with Iran: "Two weeks ago, I asked the Obama Administration to step back from the Iran negotiations, press pause, and reexamine the point of having talks in the first place. "That would have been the most rational and reasonable approach for the White House to take, especially considering that its own allies in the Senate were using phrases like "deepl… Continue Reading


07.09.15

Outcome of Fall Elections Will Signal State of Political Reform in Burma

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate Floor today regarding Burma: "A few weeks ago, I came to the floor to discuss the importance of Burma's election this fall. I noted that its conduct would tell us a lot about the Burmese government's commitment to the path of political reform. I said that demonstrating that commitment would be critical to reassuring Burma's friends abroad, and that it could even have consequences for further … Continue Reading


07.09.15

Senate Working Towards Passage of Every Child Achieves Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate Floor regarding the bipartisan Every Child Achieves Act: "No Child Left Behind laid the groundwork for important reforms to our education system. But with its authorization expiring in 2007, and with the previous Senate majority failing to replace it with a serious proposal, many of the original requirements stayed in place anyway and gradually became unworkable. "This resulted in a lot of… Continue Reading

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