Press Releases
McConnell Announces Priorities for 119th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding his new roles in the 119th Congress: “America’s national security interests face the gravest array of threats since the Second World War. At this critical moment, a new Senate Republican majority has a responsibility to secure the future of U.S. leadership and primacy. I intend to play an active role in this urgent mission as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee o… Continue Reading
11.21.24
McConnell Meets With Representative Elise Stefanik
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today on his meeting with Representative Elise Stefanik: “I was glad to meet today with President-elect Trump’s nominee to serve as Representative of the United States to the United Nations, Representative Elise Stefanik. The world’s largest international organization is in dire need of a wake-up call, and Representative Stefanik is uniquely well-suited to deliver it. “In a forum corrupted by… Continue Reading
11.13.24
McConnell Statement On Senate Republican Leadership Election
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today on the election of Senator John Thune as Senate Majority Leader for the 119th Congress: “John Thune’s election is a clear endorsement of a consummate leader. The confidence our colleagues have placed in John’s legislative experience and political skill is well deserved. “The American people elected Republicans to restore stability and order after four years of Washington Democrats’ fail… Continue Reading
11.13.24
McConnell Statement On The Passing Of Ted Olson
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today on the passing of Ted Olson: “Elaine and I were saddened to hear of the passing of our good friend, Ted Olson. “Even in a town full of lawyers, Ted’s career as a litigator was particularly prolific. His exemplary counsel to two presidents made him a sought-after advocate at the highest levels of our legal system. Having found myself on the losing side of an Olson case before, I can atte… Continue Reading
11.05.24
McConnell Statement On The Passing Of Bernie Marcus
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today on the passing of Bernard “Bernie” Marcus: “Elaine and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Bernie Marcus, a good friend and a great American. “Bernie’s life story bears every hallmark of the American dream. A son of immigrants made something out of nothing, and now leaves his entire nation better than he found it. This is especially true of Bernie’s adopted home of Atlanta, Georgi… Continue Reading
10.25.24
Leader McConnell and Speaker Johnson to VP Harris: End The Dangerous Rhetoric
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Leader McConnell and Speaker Johnson released the following statement: “This summer, after the first attempted assassination of a presidential candidate in more than a century, President Biden insisted that ‘we cannot allow this violence to be normalized.’ In September, after President Trump escaped yet another close call, Vice President Harris acknowledged that ‘we all must do our part to ensure that this incident does not lead to more violence.’ “These words have proven h… Continue Reading
10.14.24
McConnell Statement On The Passing Of Tom Donohue
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today on the passing of former U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Tom Donohue: “Elaine and I were saddened to learn of the passing of our good friend, Tom Donohue. Around Washington and across the country, so many people will remember Tom as exactly that: a friend. And no doubt, that is what Tom would prefer. “But those fortunate to call Tom a friend also knew a visionary leader, an extraordinary… Continue Reading
10.09.24
Leader McConnell In National Review: Judicial Bureaucrats Must End Crusade Against ‘Single-Judge Divisions’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) penned the following op-ed for National Review: Should the federal courts discriminate against rural litigants? Many prominent federal judges say “yes.” For almost a year, the bureaucracy of the federal courts has been on a crusade against so-called single-judge divisions: federal district courts where one judge hears the cases. These divisions are mostly in rural areas, including my home state of Kentucky. The logistical … Continue Reading
10.07.24
McConnell: The United States Must Recommit to Stand with Israel in its Righteous Fight
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10.01.24
McConnell: Iran, Proxies Must “Face Severe Consequences”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the Iranian attacks on Israel: “Israel has a right to defend itself against terrorists bent on destroying it. The United States must stand with our friend under fire. “The Biden Administration has repeatedly threatened Iran with ‘severe consequences’ for its campaign of terror against Israel and the United States, but failed to impose them. It has pledged ‘ironclad’ support fo… Continue Reading
08.25.24
Leader McConnell Statement On Iran-Backed Terrorism
LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding Iran-backed terrorism: “Iran’s violent influence is a cancer on the Middle East, from Yemen to Iraq to Syria to Gaza to Israel to Lebanon. Hizballah is the most malignant form of this cancer, and its leaders bear responsibility for perpetuating suffering in Lebanon, Syria, and Israel, alike. “Iran-backed terror yet again underscores America’s urgent responsibility to expedite … Continue Reading
08.03.24
McConnell, Cotton Statement On Revocation Of Plea Deal For 9/11 Terrorists
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Leader McConnell and Senator Cotton released the following statement regarding Secretary Austin’s decision to revoke 9/11 terrorists’ plea deal: “We are glad that Secretary Austin came to his senses, heeded our warning, and decided to take the concerns of 9/11 victims and families seriously. “The Biden-Harris Administration’s consideration of a plea deal with terrorist mass murderers was disgraceful. America deserves a Commander-in-Chief committed to peace through strength, n… Continue Reading
08.02.24
Leader McConnell In The Washington Post: “Term Limits For The Supreme Court Would End Our Independent Judiciary”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) penned the following op-ed in today’s edition of the Washington Post: Earlier this week, President Biden said that “no one is above the law.” We know he does not mean that. For nearly four years, the Biden-Harris administration has defied lawful orders and undermined judicial authority. When Justice Department officials told line attorneys to ignore subpoenas from congressional investigators, one of Biden’s own judicial a… Continue Reading
08.01.24
McConnell, Johnson Statement On Release Of Wrongfully Detained Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Leader McConnell and Speaker Johnson released the following statement: “The release of innocent Americans and Russian political prisoners from wrongful detention is encouraging news. We eagerly await the return of Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Vladimir Kara-Murza to their homes and loved ones and will continue pressing for all Americans to be released. “Their unjust captivity will be an enduring reminder of the Russian government’s longstanding fear of … Continue Reading
07.31.24
McConnell Condemns Biden-Harris Admin. Plea Deal with 9/11 Terrorists
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07.25.24
McConnell: We Will Not Fund UNRWA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding FY 2025 appropriations for State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: “The legislation reported favorably by the Appropriations Committee today is the product of diligent efforts by Vice Chair Collins and Ranking Member Graham to meet an increasingly dangerous world with necessary investments in American leadership and support to critical partners. “Just as important i… Continue Reading
07.24.24
Leader McConnell Meets With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Download the photo here. WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the U.S. Capitol: “Today, I was honored to meet with the democratically-elected leader of the state of Israel and hear his message to a joint meeting of Congress. Prime Minister Netanyahu brought with him the pain of families torn apart by the October 7th attacks, the sacrifices of Israeli soldiers upro… Continue Reading
07.21.24
McConnell Statement On President Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding President Joe Biden: “For four years, the American people have faced historic inflation at home, chaos at the border, and weak leadership on the world stage. Our nation is less prosperous and less secure than it was in January, 2021. We cannot afford four more years of failure. “Unfortunately, the Democratic Party has been busy in recent weeks trying to upend the expressed w… Continue Reading
07.19.24
Joint Statement On Russian Sentencing Of Evan Gershkovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Speaker Johnson, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, and Leader Jeffries released the following statement: “For 478 days, Evan Gershkovich’s wrongful detention in Russia has demonstrated the cruelty of Vladimir Putin’s thuggish rule. Evan’s unjust sentence in a sham trial is a further reminder that attacks on the free press, hostage-taking, and hostility to America have been core facets of Russian statecraft for decades. “Journalism is not a crime, and reporters will continue… Continue Reading
07.09.24
McConnell Delivers Remarks At The Reagan Institute NATO Summit Event
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today at the Reagan Institute regarding NATO’s 75th Anniversary: “The world remembers Ronald Reagan as the Great Communicator, and rightly so. With plainspoken persuasion, he took an animating principle - peace through strength - to halls of power from London to Berlin and Tokyo to Geneva. “Just as often, and just as memorably, he showed his own resolve, steeled the spine of our allies, and … Continue Reading
