McConnell Meets With Kathy Kraninger
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement after meeting with the president’s nominee for director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, Kathy Kraninger: “This afternoon, I met with Kathy Kraninger, President Trump’s nominee to direct the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. “This institution can play an important role in […]
McConnell: Krauthammer’s Work ‘In A Class Of Its Own’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier today, Charles Krauthammer released a letter regarding his health condition. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement about his friend, Charles Krauthammer: “For the past forty years, my dear friend Charles Krauthammer has brought a piercing intellect, a sharp wit, and a deep moral conscience to his prolific career […]
McConnell Statement on Cancelling the August Recess
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following statement Tuesday regarding the cancellation of August recess: “Due to the historic obstruction by Senate Democrats of the president’s nominees, and the goal of passing appropriations bills prior to the end of the fiscal year, the August recess has been canceled. Senators should expect […]
Crapo Bill Heads to White House for Signature
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding House passage of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act which was passed by the Senate earlier this year: “Today’s House passage of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, which the Senate passed earlier this year, represents […]
McConnell Statement on Robert Wilkie
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the president’s intent to nominate Robert Wilkie for Secretary of Veterans Affairs: “Robert Wilkie’s record of public service and current role as acting Secretary make him an outstanding choice to serve as Secretary of Veterans Affairs. As Secretary, he will be tasked […]
Senate to Pass VA MISSION Act Next Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the House-passed VA MISSION Act of 2018: “The Senate next week will take up and pass the VA MISSION Act, and send it to the president’s desk before Memorial Day. This bicameral, bipartisan bill contains significant reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs […]
McConnell on President Trump’s Drug Pricing Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement Friday regarding the president’s drug pricing initiative announcement: “I commend the Trump Administration for taking on this serious challenge facing millions of American families. I look forward to reviewing the proposals and working with the president and his team to help patients and […]
McConnell Statement on Summit with North Korea
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the planned historic summit meeting between the United States and North Korea scheduled for next month: “Today we learned the date and location for the historic summit meeting between the United States and North Korea. “I congratulate President Trump, Secretary of State […]
McConnell on ‘The Daily Briefing’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) appeared on Fox News’ ‘The Daily Briefing’ with Dana Perino: On North Korea “We have watched administrations of both parties not be able to achieve what we have all hoped for in North Korea– that is a peninsula without nuclear weapons. So, this is as close as […]
McConnell Statement on Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s announcement on the Iran Deal: “The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action represented a deeply flawed agreement which President Trump has determined is not in the national security interests of the United States. Iran’s malign behavior across the broader […]