Remarks
Republicans Promised the American People Relief From Obamacare
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the need to repeal and replace Obamacare: "Last year, President Obama said that his signature health care law had 'real problems.' He recognized that there are 'people who are hurt by premium increases or a lack of competition and choice.' President Clinton called it 'the craziest thing in the world.' And the Democratic Governor of Minnesota said that 'the Affo… Continue Reading
03.15.17
Leader McConnell on Dan Coats and Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Dan Coats, the nominee for Director of National Intelligence and Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster, the president's choice for national security advisor: "A few short months ago our colleague Dan Coats retired from his post here in the Senate. At that time, I had a chance to reflect on our friend's impressive career, and I noted that we could expect him to rise to … Continue Reading
03.14.17
Obamacare Has Made A Mess Across the Country
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the three-pronged approach to Obamacare repeal and replacement: "In election after election, the American people have made their voices clear. They want an end to Obamacare. In my home state of Kentucky, Obamacare premiums are up by as much as 47% and almost half of the counties only have one option for an insurer on the exchange. "The pain that individuals and… Continue Reading
03.14.17
Senate Acts to Restore State Authority
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the repeal, through the Congressional Review Act, of an Obama-era regulation that curtains state power: "Already the Senate has passed seven resolutions to undo harmful regulations that hold our country back. Using the tools provided under the Congressional Review Act, we've taken action to stop Obama-era rules that have threatened jobs, our economy, and even the… Continue Reading
03.13.17
Judge Gorsuch Awarded Highest ABA Rating Possible
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Judge Neil Gorsuch and the "Well Qualified" rating he has been awarded by American Bar Association: "The endorsements for Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch keep rolling in from across the political spectrum. As I noted last Thursday, more than 150 former Columbia University classmates joined that extensive list recently. Those classmates represented a… Continue Reading
03.13.17
Seema Verma Understands the Challenges Obamacare Has Created for Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate confirmation of Seema Verma to head the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS): "Last year, Bill Clinton called Obamacare the craziest thing in the world. Over the weekend, former Obama Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said he had a point. Well, of course Obamacare is crazy. "Premiums are spiking across the country - by 25% nationwide, and … Continue Reading
03.09.17
Gorsuch Classmates Urge Confirmation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Supreme Court nominee, Judge Neil Gorsuch: "Since his nomination to the Supreme Court was announced, Judge Neil Gorsuch has received extensive praise from former colleagues, the legal community, and editorial boards, among many others. It's praise that's come from across the political spectrum too. Even many on the Left can't help but compliment Judge Gorsuch's c… Continue Reading
03.09.17
Seema Verma Has a Proven Record of Success
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding President Trump's nominee for CMS Administrator, Seema Verma: "This week, the House unveiled its bill to repeal and replace Obamacare and began consideration through the committee process. It's an important step toward keeping our promise to the American people. And it not only repeals and replaces Obamacare, it includes the most significant entitlement reform in… Continue Reading
03.08.17
Obamacare: a Direct Attack on the Middle Class
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on Senate floor today regarding repealing and replacing failed Obamacare law: "Just before the election, CNN ran an article with the following headline: 'Is Obamacare Really Affordable? Not For the middle class.' It was true then. It's true now. And it will continue to get worse unless Obamacare is repealed and replaced. "In places like my home state of Kentucky, relief cannot come soon enough.… Continue Reading
03.08.17
Obama Regulations Unsustainable for America’s Students, Educators
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the repeal of two Obama-era education regulations: "The passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act was one of the great triumphs of the last Congress. It represented the most significant education reform in over a decade. It heralded 'the largest devolution of federal control to the states in a quarter-century,' as The Wall Street Journal put it, empowering parent… Continue Reading
03.07.17
Senate Working to Protect Americans from Harmful Obama Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on Senate floor today regarding another heavy-handed Obama regulation: "For the past eight years, Americans felt left behind by an economy that failed to live up to its potential, a job market that left too many behind, and a future that didn't seem as bright as it once had. For too long, the previous administration pursued an agenda that put Washington's interests above the peoples' interests and… Continue Reading
03.07.17
Obamacare: Paying More For Less
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on Senate floor today regarding the progress Congress has made on the repeal and replacement of Obamacare: "Last night, the committees of jurisdiction in the House released a proposal to repeal Obamacare and begin the process of replacing of it with common-sense reforms to preserve access and lower cost. The plan builds upon the 2015 repeal bill, which was vetoed by President Obama. I'm happy to he… Continue Reading
03.06.17
Americans Need Health Care Solutions That Actually Work
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on Senate floor today regarding the need for Obamacare repeal and replacement: "In election after election, the American people have called for an end to Obamacare. In the last election, they made their voices clear one more time. They elected a president and a Congress dedicated to bringing relief from this partisan law, and we're determined to do right by our constituents by doing so. "Nearly … Continue Reading
03.06.17
Providing Relief from Costly Obama Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on Senate floor today regarding Senate work to roll back a costly Obama Administration 'blacklisting' regulation through the Congressional Review Act: "Regulations aren't issued in a vacuum; they have real economic consequences that can harm the middle class. They can kill jobs, raise prices, depress wages, and lower opportunities. And yet, the Obama Administration went on a regulatory rampage at … Continue Reading
03.02.17
Judge Neil Gorsuch Continues to Earn Praise
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on Senate floor today regarding Judge Gorsuch's SCOTUS nomination and the president's Cabinet: "The Senate has been working to put the president's Cabinet in place at several important agencies that serve the American people. I'm pleased to share that, by the end of this week, we'll have confirmed even more nominees. "That includes Rep. Zinke - who we approved yesterday - as well as Dr. Ben Carson… Continue Reading
03.02.17
McConnell on Obamacare: The American People Need Help Now
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on Senate floor today regarding the need to repeal and replace Obamacare: "I appreciated the opportunity to visit with the president yesterday after his impressive speech before Congress. We had a positive discussion about the upcoming legislative agenda. "One important item we discussed was the way forward on repealing and replacing Obamacare. Just yesterday our Members came together for a produ… Continue Reading
03.01.17
McConnell: We Have a Historic Opportunity Before Us
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on Senate floor today regarding President Trump's address to a Joint Session of Congress: "I think we were all pleased to hear the president's unifying message last night. It was refreshing for everyone after such a difficult election season. It was great to see even my friend the Democratic Leader occasionally applauding the president last night. It's a reminder that we're all in this together. … Continue Reading
02.28.17
McConnell Welcomes the President to the Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on Senate floor today regarding the president's address to Congress, Judge Gorsuch and Obamacare: "The past eight years have not been easy for America's middle class. Americans labored under an economy that failed to deliver. They fought against red tape that threatened their jobs and small businesses. And when they looked to Washington, they saw an administration that repeatedly put its left-win… Continue Reading
02.17.17
Historic, Unprecedented and Harmful Obstruction
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Democratic obstruction of Cabinet nominees: "Over the past several weeks, we've seen an historic level of obstruction from our Democratic colleagues on the President's Cabinet. Let me say that again - truly historic, unprecedented and harmful obstruction. Pointless obstruction. Now, it's one thing to obstruct to get some outcome. Really these are a colle… Continue Reading
02.16.17
One of the Most Impressive Supreme Court Nominees We’ve Ever Seen
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Judge Neil Gorsuch, the president's nominee for the Supreme Court: "Neil Gorsuch is one of the most impressive Supreme Court nominees we've ever seen. His resume is a mile long. His reputation is second to none. And his record is something to behold. "In nearly a decade on the circuit court, his work was so outstanding, the Supreme Court didn't need to check it… Continue Reading
