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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
09.14.23
U.S. Allies Buy American, Strengthen Collective Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding investments in in the U.S. defense industrial base: “America’s example and the threats posed by Russia and China are leading major allies and partners in Europe and Asia to step up their commitments to collective security and dramatically increase investments in their own defense. “It’s worth pointing out once again that the United States is not shoulderin… Continue Reading
09.14.23
McConnell Pays Tribute to Mike Duncan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Mike Duncan’s retirement as KY GOP National Committeeman: “Today, I join folks in my home state in thanking Mike Duncan for his decades-long service to the Kentucky Republican Party as he steps down as National Committeeman. “In Washington, it's rare to find an individual equally skilled at navigating the worlds of business and politics. But my good friend… Continue Reading
09.13.23
Senate Considers Appropriations With Major Impacts For Kentucky
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding appropriations: “As I outlined yesterday, the Senate’s pending business on appropriations is tremendously important to America’s farmers, to our veterans, and to the future of our airports, roads, bridges, and ports. “My home state of Kentucky is certainly no exception. “The Commonwealth is home to a host of important and overdue infrastructure projects. … Continue Reading
09.13.23
Security Assistance Drives Investment In American Industry, Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding America’s defense industrial base: “America’s defense industrial base is in the middle of an historic transformation. “This is something Republicans have been working toward for years. It’s good news for America’s national security. In fact, it’s essential for our strategic competition with communist China. And today, I’d like to talk a bit more about what… Continue Reading
09.13.23
Bidenomics is Working… Against Working Families
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 Biden Administration’s war on American energy, and how working families are feeling it at the gas pump. But energy prices are not the only reason it’s been so hard to balance household budgets on Washington Democrats’ watch. “Just this morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that inflation increased by … Continue Reading
09.12.23
Senate to Consider Three Important Appropriations Commitments
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding appropriations: “This week, the Senate will begin consideration of the first package of full-year appropriations for the coming fiscal year. This is an important milestone, and a down payment on our goal of funding the federal government through regular order. “Our progress on this front has been due in large part to the leadership of Senator Collins and S… Continue Reading
09.12.23
McConnell: Ukraine Aid Subject To “Unprecedented” Oversight
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding aid to Ukraine: “I’ve spoken in recent days about the most common arguments deployed against U.S. assistance to the fight against Putin in Ukraine. And how they fall short. Today, I’d like to address the misconception that America’s lethal aid lacks necessary accountability and protections against misuse. “The United States probably has a deeper understand… Continue Reading
09.12.23
Democrats’ War On American Energy Hurts Working Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding energy production: “Across the country, the end of summer gave working families gas prices near all-time highs - beyond just a seasonal swing. “Last week, Washington Democrats opened a new front in their war on affordable and abundant American energy. The Biden Administration announced the withdrawal of more than 13 million acres in the National Petroleum … Continue Reading
