Remarks
McCarthy – Biden Negotiations: Time is of the Essence
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the debt limit: "Later today, I will attend a second discussion between President Biden and Speaker McCarthy on the nation's debt limit. "The Speaker presented his case to the President in February. House Republicans passed legislation to raise the debt ceiling in April. But as of mid-May, the President of the United States has found just two more occasion… Continue Reading
05.15.23
McConnell Honors Law Enforcement Officers During National Police Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding National Police Week and crime: "This week, thousands of law enforcement officers have gathered in Washington to honor their fallen brothers and sisters in blue. "Every year since 1962, Peace Officers Memorial Day has called our nation to pay special tribute to heroic men and women in our communities who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe. "… Continue Reading
05.11.23
Let’s Get Serious About Competing With China
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: "The National Defense Authorization Act is must-pass legislation. But Senate Democrats have developed a bad habit of letting our national security languish. "Last year, the 2023 NDAA spent five months in limbo. Even at the eleventh hour, the Democratic Leader refused to bring the Senate's own bill to the floor. It took an informal c… Continue Reading
05.11.23
McConnell on Title 42 and President Biden’s Border Failures
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding security at the southern border: "The Biden Administration's reckless policies have created chaos on our southern border. And further mistakes from the Democrats are taking things from very bad to even worse. "For more than two years now, President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas have proven they are either incapable, unwilling, or uninterested in defending a… Continue Reading
05.10.23
Senate Republicans Target Runaway Wildlife Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding overregulation: "Tomorrow, Senate Republicans will create two more opportunities to hit the brakes on runaway regulation. "Thanks to the efforts of the junior Senator for Wyoming and the junior Senator for Oklahoma, we'll consider two more resolutions under the Congressional Review Act. "Senator Mullin's resolution targets a decision by the Fish and Wildl… Continue Reading
05.10.23
It’s Time for President Biden to Wake Up and Negotiate with Speaker McCarthy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the debt limit: "I was glad to attend yesterday's White House meeting in solidarity with Speaker McCarthy. "Since February, the Speaker has been the only key player handling the debt limit in a responsible fashion. "Speaker McCarthy and House Republicans have passed the only legislation currently in existence that prevents default. He's spent months waiti… Continue Reading
05.09.23
McConnell: President Biden Needs To Strike a Deal With the Speaker
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the debt limit: "Seven of the last 10 debt limit increases were attached to bipartisan government spending deals. "All three of the debt limit increases from 2017 through 2020 were attached to bipartisan government spending deals. "There's no reason why our country should be drifting towards crisis. The solution is clear. It's been clear for months. "President Biden needs to… Continue Reading
05.04.23
Republicans’ Permitting Bill Will Prioritize American Energy, Resources, and Workforce
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding permitting reform: "In the teeth of the Great Depression, America built the tallest structure in the world - the Empire State Building - in thirteen and a half months. "Today, major infrastructure projects wait an average of four and a half years just for an Environmental Impact Statement before breaking ground. "Beginning in the middle of the Civil War, … Continue Reading
05.03.23
Democrats Choose Chickens and China Over American Workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Congressional resolutions: "Today, the Senate has two more opportunities to roll back this Administration's overreach and red tape. "The first resolution is from our colleague Senator Marshall. It builds on bipartisan efforts to remedy a hugely painful side effect of the Endangered Species Act that is holding American farms, ranches, and other small busine… Continue Reading
05.03.23
“President Biden Has Been M.I.A.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the debt limit: "Months of inaction from President Biden have left our nation drifting toward economic disaster. "His own Administration says our nation is only weeks away from a debt crisis. But there has been a total absence of presidential leadership. President Biden has been M.I.A. "First the President said he would not negotiate unless Speaker McCart… Continue Reading
05.02.23
The Biden Administration Must Support Ukraine with Strength and Urgency
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: "There was a remarkable exchange yesterday when a Russian reporter tried to put false words in Speaker McCarthy's mouth about alleged Republican opposition to helping Ukraine defeat Russian aggression. "Well, the Speaker put him in his place and shut him down. He reminded everyone of his ongoing support of aid to Ukraine, and of Republicans' commi… Continue Reading
05.02.23
Democrats Add to Growing List of Attacks on the Federal Judiciary
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Federal Judiciary: "Today, Democrats on the Judiciary Committee are holding a hearing that's ostensibly about 'Supreme Court Ethics Reform.' "Really, it's just another chapter in Washington Democrats' three-decade-long campaign to undermine the federal judiciary at any cost. "There were the absurd smear campaigns aimed at jurists like Robert Bork and … Continue Reading
05.01.23
McConnell Remembers Janet Mullins Grissom
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Janet Mullins Grissom: "Over the weekend, our nation lost an outstanding public servant, and I lost a dear friend of nearly 40 years. "Janet Gardner Mullins Grissom was a proud daughter of Louisville, a trailblazing government leader, and my very first Chief of Staff here in the Senate. She passed away at the age of 73. "I believe Janet was a 29-year-old … Continue Reading
04.26.23
Republicans Aim to Stop Biden Administration’s War on Truckers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the emissions CRA: "Today, the senior Senator from Nebraska will advance a resolution to push back on the Biden Administration's war against American energy and industry. "Senator Fischer's resolution responds to the Biden Administration's new plan to hike already stringent vehicle emissions standards even higher. "This latest rule on nitrogen oxide emiss… Continue Reading
04.26.23
Democrats’ Latest Attack on the Courts: Threaten Their Security Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the rule of law: "In the last several years, Democrats have given many dramatic speeches about our country's norms and institutions. About the rule of law and the health of democracy. "But the sad irony has been this: The same political left that's shouted so loudly about norms, institutions, and the rule of law has kept trying to steamroll these principle… Continue Reading
04.25.23
It’s Past Time for President Biden to Negotiate with Speaker McCarthy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the economy: "For over two years, the Biden Administration has failed to attend to some of the most basic governing duties. "Stable prices, secure borders, and safe streets are three of the most fundamental responsibilities that a government owes its people. "But Washington Democrats neglected the basics for their pet priorities. "They spent trillions of… Continue Reading
04.20.23
Julie Su Has a Track Record of “Epic Failure”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding President Biden's nominations: "The Biden Administration's reckless economic policies have hurt American workers and families from the beginning. "Right from the start of their one-party government, Democrats used party-line votes to light trillions of dollars on fire and supercharge inflation that's still hammering this country today. "After two years of… Continue Reading
04.19.23
Republicans Want More American Energy Dominance. Democrats Want Less.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding energy: "We are two years into this latest chapter of Washington Democrats' war against domestic energy. "America spent decades working toward affordable, reliable, energy independence. And Democrats have tried to reverse it all. "Less exploration for American oil and gas. More dependence on immoral Chinese supply chains. "Even as the left wants Big Gove… Continue Reading
04.18.23
Senate Republicans Will Not Help Democrats Push Through Their Least-Qualified Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Senate Judiciary Committee: "I want to address an extremely unusual request that our Democratic colleagues have made with respect to the Judiciary Committee. "Our dear friend Senator Feinstein is a titanic figure and stateswoman. Elaine and I have been honored to count the Senator and her late husband Dick as close personal friends. We miss our colleag… Continue Reading
04.17.23
McConnell on Return to Senate and Debt Ceiling
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding his return to the Senate and the economy: "Mr. President, it's good to be back. "I want to thank all my colleagues for the warm wishes they shared over the past few weeks. "Suffice to say - this wasn't the first time that being hard-headed has served me well! "We are truly lucky and blessed to get to serve in this remarkable institution, represent our ho… Continue Reading
