Remarks
Senate Must Reject Democrats’ Latest Supreme Court Intimidation Gambit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Supreme Court: “While Democrats like President Biden may not like the Israeli government’s attempts at judicial reform, they’re obsessed with doing it themselves here in the United States. “For the past several months, when they’re not rubber-stamping radical nominees for the federal bench, Senate Democrats have been… Continue Reading
07.18.23
McConnell: Swift, Thorough Consideration For NDAA, Amendments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding NDAA: “Later today, the Senate will vote to begin consideration of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act. “The NDAA is our most significant opportunity to set priorities for competition with adversaries like China and Russia. It’s our chance to keep the Biden Administration focused on critical missions like rebuilding… Continue Reading
07.18.23
Democrats’ Latest Attack on American Energy: Ban Gas Stoves
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding gas stoves: “The sooner we pass the NDAA, the sooner we can deliver on full-year appropriations for defense and each of the other areas Senator Collins, Senator Murray, and our colleagues are working to finish in committee. I’m grateful for our colleagues’ commitment to a regular order appropriations process. “Funding the gove… Continue Reading
07.13.23
McConnell: To Out-Compete China, Invest In Hard Power
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding China: “During this week’s summit in Vilnius, NATO allies issued a wide-ranging joint statement on the challenges facing the Alliance. “Among other things, I was encouraged to see our allies united in a particularly frank new assessment of the Chinese threat. “‘The People’s Republic of China’s stated ambitio… Continue Reading
07.13.23
Americans Deserve To Feel Safe In Their Own Streets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding crime: “Across the country, surges in violent crime and deadly drugs have forced businesses to board up and working Americans to think twice about the cities where they’ve chosen to raise their families. “And while repeat offenders are increasingly turned loose to run up longer rap sheets, victims of senseless violence are usually g… Continue Reading
07.12.23
Senate Republicans Continue to Stand Against Student Loan Socialism
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Supreme Court: “Last month, the Supreme Court included in its most consequential rulings of the term a major blow to the Biden Administration’s sprawling conception of executive branch power. “For years, the Administration grasped for a way to deliver a big dose of catnip to Washington Democrats’ wealthy blue-state base in… Continue Reading
07.12.23
Americans Share Allies’ Resolve To Deter Common Threats
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: “Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to deliver an important message directly to our European allies in Munich. I told our friends that leading Republicans are as committed as ever to American leadership and a robust trans-Atlantic alliance. “I emphasized our resolve for helping Ukraine defeat Russian aggression – not … Continue Reading
07.12.23
Senate Republicans Continue to Stand Against Student Loan Socialism
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Supreme Court: “Last month, the Supreme Court included in its most consequential rulings of the term a major blow to the Biden Administration’s sprawling conception of executive branch power. “For years, the Administration grasped for a way to deliver a big dose of catnip to Washington Democrats’ wealthy blue-state base in… Continue Reading
07.11.23
U.S., NATO Allies Must Commit to Strengthening Collective Defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding NATO: “Right now, President Biden and other NATO leaders are convening in Vilnius, Lithuania. The way I see it, there are four key objectives for this summit: “Securing more Western support for Ukraine. Improving NATO’s own military capabilities. Strengthening collective resolve against the primary threats posed by China, Russia, an… Continue Reading
07.11.23
McConnell: Racial Discrimination Has No Place In College Admissions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Supreme Court: “As I explained yesterday, an ideologically independent Supreme Court concluded its most recent term with a series of landmark rulings reaffirming fundamental constitutional principles. “I’d like to speak briefly today about one such example: the court’s 6-3 decisions striking down race-based preference in h… Continue Reading
07.10.23
Blue Grass Army Depot Marks Milestone; Destroys Remaining US Chemical Weapons
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Blue Grass Army Depot and the U.S. commitment to the global prohibition of chemical weaponry: “Over 25 years ago, America made a noble and necessary commitment – never again to deploy or produce chemical weapons and to destroy our remaining stockpiles. “Blue Grass Army Depot in my home state of Kentucky has been home to the… Continue Reading
07.10.23
Supreme Court Confounds Democrats’ Partisan Expectations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Supreme Court: “Last month, the Supreme Court wrapped up its productive term by deciding some especially consequential decisions in favor of equal protection and executive restraint. “In response, Washington Democrats offered a fresh example of just how profoundly they misunderstand the Court and its role in our government. “Th… Continue Reading
06.21.23
America, Indo-Pacific Partners Must Continue To Invest In Robust Deterrence
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security: “As I’ve discussed at length, America’s partners in the Indo-Pacific understand the link between Russian aggression in Europe and the threat of Chinese aggression closer to home. “Japan and Taiwan have devoted serious resources to Ukraine’s defense. But our friends are also wisely strengthening their o… Continue Reading
06.21.23
Washington Democrats’ Extreme Climate Agenda Hammers American Truckers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding emissions CRA: “Earlier this year, the Senate made use of the Congressional Review Act to push back on a particularly dangerous part of the Biden Administration’s radical approach to environmental policy. “Our colleague, the senior senator from Nebraska, put forward a resolution that would prevent the Administration from implementin… Continue Reading
06.20.23
Senate Democrats Continue To Advance President Biden’s Radical Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations: “Senate Democrats continue to dutifully advance the Biden Administration’s radical nominees. This week, the Senate will decide whether to give yet another left-wing lawyer a lifetime appointment to the federal bench. “Natasha Merle is an activist attorney with a penchant for staking out extreme and inflammatory position… Continue Reading
06.20.23
NDAA Is Essential To Deterring Chinese Aggression
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security: “Over the weekend, the Secretary of State traveled to Beijing and engaged senior Chinese officials, including Xi Jinping, in meetings intended to reduce between our countries. “Managing and reducing tensions with America’s adversaries is a typical responsibility for the Secretary of State. But this isn’t nec… Continue Reading
06.15.23
Biden Administration’s Student Loan Socialism Is a Raw Deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding student loan socialism: “In the coming days, the Supreme Court will rule on President Biden’s plan to impose student loan socialism on millions of working families across America. “The Court’s decision will settle whether the President is allowed to use two-decade-old “emergency” authorities dating back to the earl… Continue Reading
06.15.23
New German Security Strategy is an Important Step Forward
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security: “As I’ve discussed all week, war in Ukraine has forced some of America’s closest allies to sober up and start investing more seriously in their own defense. And Germany is Exhibit A. “Yesterday, Germany’s government released a comprehensive security strategy – another important step forward for a… Continue Reading
06.14.23
President Biden’s Nominees Too Radical For Senate Democrats
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations: “The Biden Administration has been sending the Senate a dizzying list of radical and unqualified nominees to both the executive branch and the federal bench. “In several cases, the President’s picks have been so far outside the mainstream that this chamber’s Democrat majority hasn’t even been willing to conf… Continue Reading
06.14.23
McConnell: Ukraine’s Fight Fundamental To Deterring China
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security: “As I’ve discussed repeatedly, Vladimir Putin’s brutal escalation in Ukraine has prompted America’s European allies to take their commitments to collective defense more seriously. “Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Russia’s authoritarian aggression has reinforced a reality our friends in… Continue Reading
