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ICYMI: McConnell on The Hugh Hewitt Show
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Hugh Hewitt on The Hugh Hewitt Show this morning. See below for highlights or click here for the full interview. On the Supreme Court: “What [Democrats] really don’t like is that this is a Supreme Court that respects the Constitution and expects the executive branch only to carry out positions that Congress has authorized. Most of the left thought of the Supreme Court as sort of an extra legislativ… Continue Reading
07.11.23
McConnell in The Washington Post: Supreme Court’s Independence Is Not A Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) authored the following op-ed that appeared in today’s print edition of The Washington Post. Click here to read online or see below: Every June, the Supreme Court releases its most controversial opinions, and without fail, politicians complain about how those decisions came down. After cases such as King v. Burwell in 2015, which upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, it was conservatives who v… Continue Reading
06.30.23
Biden Administration’s Student Loan Socialism is Illegal
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Biden v. Nebraska: “The American people know that the Biden Administration’s student loan socialism plan would be a raw deal for hardworking taxpayers. Now that the Supreme Court has rejected the Administration’s position in Biden v. Nebraska, they can know that it’s illegal. “The President of the United States cann… Continue Reading
05.11.23
Biden Democrats’ Latest Attack on American Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following statement regarding the Biden Administration's latest radical anti-energy policy: "By outsourcing his energy policy to the radical left, President Biden is outsourcing away America's energy security and independence. "Today, the EPA resurrected the devastating climate regulations that liberals have spent more than a decade trying to drop on folks in Kentucky, West Virginia, and the rest of coal coun… Continue Reading
06.30.22
McConnell: Another Dangerous Attack on the Supreme Court
LOUISVILLE, KY- Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement following President Biden's attack on the Supreme Court: "Attacking a core American institution like the Supreme Court from the world stage is below the dignity of the President. Beyond that, President Biden's attacks on the Court are unmerited and dangerous. He's upset that the Court said the people, through their elected representatives, will have a say on abortion policy. That does not destabilize… Continue Reading
06.30.22
Supreme Court Decision Gives Power Back to the People
LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency: "Today, the Supreme Court gave power back to the people. In siding with the state of West Virginia, the Court has undone illegal regulations issued by the EPA without any clear congressional authorization and confirmed that only the people's representatives in Congress - not unelected, unaccountable bur… Continue Reading
06.24.22
"The Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling Is Courageous and Correct"
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement this morning regarding the Supreme Court: "The Supreme Court's landmark ruling in Dobbs is courageous and correct. This is an historic victory for the Constitution and for the most vulnerable in our society. "For 50 years, states have been unable to enact even modest protections for unborn children. More than 90% of Europe restricts abortion on demand after 15 weeks, but every state in Americ… Continue Reading
06.23.22
McConnell on Major Victories for Second Amendment Rights, School Safety, and Mental Health
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement this evening regarding the Second Amendment: "Today, in the span of less than 24 hours, our nation won two landmark victories that will make our country both freer and safer. "First, the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision that is the most significant reaffirmation of Second Amendment rights in over a decade. New York's unconstitutional restrictions on concealed carry were struck down an… Continue Reading
05.03.22
“An Attack on the Independence of the Supreme Court”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement Tuesday regarding the lawless attack on the independence of the Supreme Court: "Last night's stunning breach was an attack on the independence of the Supreme Court. By every indication, this was yet another escalation in the radical left's ongoing campaign to bully and intimidate federal judges and substitute mob rule for the rule of law. "The disgraceful statements by President Biden, Speake… Continue Reading
04.01.22
ICYMI: McConnell on Fox News @ Night
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Shannon Bream last night on Fox News' 'Fox News @ Night'. Click here to watch the full interview or see below for highlights: On Surging Gas Prices: "We were energy independent in 2019 and exporting oil and gas. Every solution [the Biden administration] come[s] up with involves somebody else sending energy to Europe rather than us. And with regard to dropping some of the reserves and the strategic petroleum reserves… Continue Reading
03.20.22
ICYMI: McConnell on ‘Face the Nation’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Margaret Brennan this morning on CBS' Face The Nation. Click here to watch the full interview or see below for the highlights: On Support for Ukraine: "We've given [The Biden Administration] plenty of money. I think [President Biden] needs to step up his game. He has generally done the right thing but never soon enough. "Let's take a look at what has happened here. The Ukrainians have killed more Russians in thre… Continue Reading
02.25.22
McConnell Statement on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement this morning regarding Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson: I congratulate Judge Jackson on her nomination. I look forward to meeting with her in person and studying her record, legal views, and judicial philosophy. Senate Republicans believe the Court and the country deserve better than Senate Democrats' routine of baseless smears and shameless distortions. The Senate must conduct a rigorous, exhausti… Continue Reading
12.02.21
ICYMI: Leader McConnell on America’s Newsroom
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino this morning on Fox News' America's Newsroom. Click here to watch the full interview or see below for highlights: On Federal Vaccine Mandates: "Well, I think there is good news. Multiple courts have pushed the pause button on these government vaccine mandates. There is a decent chance the courts will strike them down. Secondly, next week we are going to have a vote on the vaccine mandate … Continue Reading
10.08.21
McConnell Letter to President Biden on Debt Limit
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) sent the following letter to President Biden today regarding congressional Democrats' duty to raise the debt limit: "Dear President Biden: "Last night, Republicans filled the leadership vacuum that has troubled the Senate since January. I write to inform you that I will not provide such assistance again if your all-Democrat government drifts into another avoidable crisis. "The Senate Democratic Leader had three months' no… Continue Reading
04.09.21
McConnell on Court-Packing Commission: Disdain for Judicial Independence
LOUISVILLE, KY - - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement on the White House's creation of a commission to study packing the Supreme Court: "Today's announcement is a direct assault on our nation's independent judiciary and yet another sign of the Far Left's influence over the Biden Administration. "Rational observers know well there is nothing about the structure or operation of the judicial branch that requires 'study.' Constitutional scholars and… Continue Reading
10.21.20
McConnell Condemns Continued Attacks on Judge Barrett’s Religious Faith
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding continued attacks on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's religious faith: "Judge Barrett's hearing last week confirmed beyond any doubt that she is a brilliant scholar and judge who is exceptionally qualified to serve on the Supreme Court. Clear majorities of Americans agree the Senate should confirm this outstanding nominee. "Since the nominee's credentials are unassailable, Democrats an… Continue Reading
10.19.20
McConnell on Media’s Interest in Judge Barrett’s Children
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the New York Times story on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's children: "The political left and the press should leave Judge Barrett's children alone. The nominee introducing her family in a few sentences of prepared remarks does not give the New York Times license to start treating minor children like objects of public curiosity. "This is a strange pattern for the New York Times. In 20… Continue Reading
10.16.20
McConnell: Proud to Support Judge Barrett’s Confirmation and Proud of this Precedent-Backed Process
LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States: "The Judiciary Committee and the American people just heard from one of the most impressive nominees for public office that I have ever seen. "Judge Amy Coney Barrett exhibited every bit of the intellectual brilliance, legal expertise, and open-minded judicial temperament t… Continue Reading
10.14.20
McConnell on “Court-Packing” Threats: Democrats Abuse Language to Set Up Abuse of Power
LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding Democrats' continuing threats to pack the Supreme Court: "It is bizarre to watch Vice President Biden and other Democrats refuse to give a straight answer on their own party's threats to pack the Supreme Court. But it is even more absurd for them to try to redefine "court-packing" to mean any judicial confirmation that disappoints Democrats. "A prominent philosopher wrote that whe… Continue Reading
10.07.20
Editorial Boards Recognize Judge Barrett As ‘A Highly Capable, Fully Qualified Choice’
Newspaper Editorials Say Judge Amy Coney Barrett 'Has Earned A Reputation For Intelligently Written And Well-Reasoned Opinions And Dissents That Are Guided By The Law,' 'Her Credentials Are Impeccable,' She's 'A Strong Choice' 'With A Compelling Personal Story And An Impressive Understanding Of The Law' THE WALL STREET JOURNAL EDITORIAL BOARD: "President Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court is a highlight of his Presidency and perhaps a hinge moment for the judiciary… Continue Reading
