Remarks

10.16.23

McConnell: America Must Reaffirm Commitment to Israel’s Security In Face Of Terrorist War

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding support for Israel: “Since the Senate last convened, terrorists have sent shockwaves through the civilized world with savage, cold-blooded violence. “On October 7, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad desecrated Israeli soil and tore apart Israeli families with utterly medieval brutality. “Like ISIS, terrorists from Gaza turned peaceful homes and neighborh… Continue Reading


10.04.23

McConnell Honors Speaker Kevin McCarthy

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Speaker Kevin McCarthy: “I’d like to begin today with a few words about my House counterpart, Speaker Kevin McCarthy. “Shepherding an institution like the House of Representatives - every bit as stubborn and diverse as the nation it represents - is a tall order. “Getting a slim majority pointed in the same direction at any one time can seem like nothing s… Continue Reading


10.04.23

Even Democrats Begin To Realize That Bidenomics Is Failing

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the economy: “I spoke yesterday about the list of urgent and unfinished business Congress has to address in the coming weeks. We’ll start with resuming our work on full-year appropriations - to invest in critical infrastructure, take care of America’s farmers, and continue modernizing our military to contend with adversaries like China. “But we’ll also nee… Continue Reading


10.03.23

McConnell to Soft-On-Crime Democrats: Americans Deserve To Feel Safe

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senate business: “I’d like to begin today by welcoming our newest colleague, Senator Laphonza Butler of California. “As the Senate continues to mourn our late friend and colleague, Dianne Feinstein, I know the people of California are grateful for Senator Butler’s willingness to serve. “And I know our colleagues join me in welcoming her. “Now, on another… Continue Reading


09.30.23

With Government Funded, Important Business Remains

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding government funding: “With just hours to spare, the Senate is now in a position to prevent a harmful and unnecessary government shutdown. “As I’ve said for weeks, the clearest path forward has been to pass a straightforward, short-term funding extension that gives us time to continue a number of important discussions about outstanding priorities: “From sec… Continue Reading


09.29.23

Congress Has Opportunity To Avoid Shutdown, Continue Important Work

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding government funding: “Congress has until tomorrow night to pass a straightforward, short-term funding extension and avoid a federal government shutdown. “All this week, and every time we’ve found ourselves in this situation before, I’ve offered my colleagues the same warning: “Shutting down the government doesn’t help anybody politically. “It doesn’t make… Continue Reading


09.29.23

Senator Dianne Feinstein

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein: “I know how we always refer to each other as ‘my friend from’ whatever state it is. Honestly, frequently that’s not true. But Elaine and I were actual friends of Dick and Dianne. Elaine served on a corporate board with Dick for a number of years. When they were in town together we would frequently have dinner togethe… Continue Reading


09.28.23

McConnell: Override Biden Vetoes Of Property Rights, Infrastructure, American Energy

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Congressional Review Act resolutions: “This week, the Senate will have the opportunity to push back one more time on a pair of short-sighted Biden Administration policies with major consequences for small businesses and landowners across America. “Earlier this year, thanks to the leadership of our colleagues, the junior Senator for Kansas and the junior Se… Continue Reading


09.28.23

McConnell: Government Shutdowns Are Bad News For Border Security

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding government funding: “Congress has three days left to pass straightforward, short-term funding legislation and prevent the federal government from shutting down. “That’s three more days to provide essential resources at the current rate of operations before critical government functions come to a screeching halt. “Let’s be absolutely clear about what’s at … Continue Reading


09.27.23

Americans Are Tired Of Being Told Bidenomics Is Working

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the economy: “The American people are absolutely sick, sick and tired, of living under Bidenomics. “According to one recent survey, nearly 70% of Americans think the economy is actually getting worse. And support for President Biden’s handling of the economy is at the lowest level of his presidency. “It might have something to do with the fact that since … Continue Reading


09.27.23

Funding Gov’t Means Paying Servicemembers, Border Agents

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 Senate took the first step toward avoiding a harmful and unnecessary government shutdown. The business before us now is to pass standard, short-term funding legislation to keep basic and essential government functions operating while work continues on full-year appropriations. “We’re talking about making sure that the se… Continue Reading


09.26.23

McConnell: Senate Must Work To Avoid Harmful Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding government funding: “At midnight on Sunday, current appropriations will run out and the federal government will shut down. “Over the years, I’ve been pretty clear in my view that government shutdowns are bad news whichever way you look at them. “They don’t work as political bargaining chips. “They create unnecessary hardships for millions of Americans. F… Continue Reading


09.21.23

McConnell To Biden Admin. On China: Put ‘Actions Over Words’

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding competition with China: “As I’ve discussed this week, competition with China is a global proposition. But increasingly, the Biden Administration’s approach to the PRC reflects a faulty assessment of the challenges this competition presents. “A few weeks ago, the Secretary of Commerce visited Beijing to tend the ‘soft power’ of American businesses in China.… Continue Reading


09.21.23

Biden Admin. Climate Plan: Turning Activists Into Bureaucrats On Taxpayer Dime

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding left-wing climate policy:  “The Biden Administration announced yesterday that it is seeking new recruits in its war on affordable and reliable American energy - to fill the ranks of a new program called the American Climate Corps. “While the Administration works overtime to freeze sensible development like energy pipelines, its latest initiative would esse… Continue Reading


09.20.23

President Biden’s Hesitation Hinders Support For Ukraine

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: “Yesterday, President Biden told the world we would support Ukraine’s fight, quote, ‘as long as it takes.’ “Unfortunately, for all his lofty rhetoric about Ukraine, the President’s actual approach to Russia’s escalation - his passive, indecisive leadership - has risked prolonging the war and jeopardized public support for our efforts. In some case… Continue Reading


09.20.23

Prescription Drug Socialism Puts American Innovation On Chopping Block

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding prescription drug socialism: “Next week, America’s world-leading medical innovation sector will face their first deadline in the Biden Administration’s push for prescription drug socialism. “Under Washington Democrats’ so-called Inflation Reduction Act, the companies behind certain major treatments for seniors for everything from arthritis to diabetes to c… Continue Reading


09.19.23

China Competition Requires Serious Investments In Defense Industrial Base

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding competition with China: “In the past two months, the Chinese government has reminded the world just how an authoritarian communist state operates. “In July, President Xi announced he had replaced the PRC’s foreign minister after the official hadn’t been seen in public in a month. Then, the senior official responsible for the PLA strategic missile force, wh… Continue Reading


09.19.23

Shrinking Paychecks — That’s Bidenomics

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the economy: “In a speech last month, President Biden claimed that American wages were growing faster than inflation, quote, ‘That’s Bidenomics.’ “Unfortunately for working families, the truth of Bidenomics is quite the opposite. “Even as nominal wages continue to rise, inflation is rising faster. For the third straight year, real median household income … Continue Reading


09.19.23

Biden Administration Proposal Would Gut ICE Amid Border Crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the southern border: “On the Biden Administration’s watch, America’s southern border has descended into humanitarian disaster. And across the country, Democrats’ open border policies have turned every state into a border state. “The fentanyl trafficked across the southern border has become the leading cause of death among Americans aged 18-45. “Of the 2,1… Continue Reading


09.18.23

McConnell: Biden Iran Policy ‘Incentivizing Tehran’s Bad Behavior’

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Iran: “Today, five American hostages are on their way home from unjust detention in Iran. “Unfortunately, the deal that secured their release may very well be the latest example of President Biden rewarding and incentivizing Tehran’s bad behavior. Over the past two and a half years, the Administration’s weakness and desperation have emboldened a massive st… Continue Reading

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