Press Releases
McConnell on ‘America’s Newsroom’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Dana Perino and Bill Hemmer on Fox News Channel's 'America's Newsroom' this morning. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On H.R. 1: "First of all, it's a federal takeover of the way we conduct elections - every election in America. The first outrage is it takes the Federal Election Commission, which has historically been 3-3 so neither party could take advantage of the other, and turn… Continue Reading
03.18.21
ICYMI: Leader McConnell in The Wall Street Journal: “The Scorched-Earth Senate”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following op-ed by U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) ran in today's print edition of the Wall Street Journal, adapted from his Tuesday Senate floor remarks: "The legislative filibuster is the most important distinction between the Senate and the House," one of my colleagues said a few years ago. "Without the 60-vote threshold for legislation, the Senate becomes a majoritarian institution, just like the House, much more subject to the winds of short-term… Continue Reading
03.17.21
McConnell on ‘The Faulkner Focus’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Harris Faulkner on Fox News Channel's 'The Faulkner Focus' this morning. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On Democrat Threats To Abolish The Legislative Filibuster: "They're very anxious, Harris, to transform the country immediately even though the American people sent a 50/50 Senate and a narrowly divided House. I don't think they were sending a message it was a mandate to complet… Continue Reading
03.11.21
McConnell on PBS NewsHour
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Judy Woodruff on PBS NewsHour today to discuss Washington Democrats' partisan $1.9 trillion spending bill, H.R. 1, the legislative filibuster, and vaccines. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On Democrats' $1.9 Trillion Spending Bill: "Let's look at the history of the pandemic, which really started about a year ago. We passed five bills last year, Judy: five of them, the biggest one … Continue Reading
03.10.21
McConnell on ‘Washington Watch’ with Tony Perkins
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Tony Perkins' radio show 'Washington Watch' today to discuss H.R. 1. See below for highlights or click here to listen to the full interview. On H.R. 1 Targeting Speech and Federalizing Elections: "It directly targets speech and associations and also seeks to construct a system nationwide that benefits the left in every election. They haven't held back at all. This is dramatic federalization of the way we do election… Continue Reading
03.08.21
McConnell Statement on Sen. Roy Blunt’s Announced Retirement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding this morning's announcement from Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO): "Senator Blunt's announced retirement will be a loss for the Republican conference and the entire Senate. In just 10 years in this body, he's quickly become a true leader, a policy heavyweight, and a driving force behind both key conservative victories and essential bipartisan work. It says a great deal about who Roy is that he … Continue Reading
03.03.21
McConnell on ‘The Story with Martha MacCallum’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Martha MacCallum on Fox News Channel's 'The Story with Martha MacCallum' this afternoon. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On the Democrats $1.9 Trillion Liberal Wish list: "This $1.9 trillion bill is the same size as the bill we passed last April right in the middle of the pandemic. This is not the same country we had a year ago. Only 9% of this $1.9 trillion is related to health… Continue Reading
02.27.21
McConnell on House Passage of Partisan Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding House action on partisan COVID legislation: "In 2020, Congress passed five COVID-19 rescue packages. All five were completely bipartisan. It was the largest peacetime fiscal expansion in American history, yet no bill earned fewer than 90 votes in the Senate or less than about 80% support in the House. That's because both parties had shaped the bills together and they met Americans' u… Continue Reading
02.26.21
McConnell Statement on Strikes in Syria
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding strikes in Syria: "I support President Biden's decision to authorize strikes against facilities associated with Iranian-backed terrorist groups responsible for attacks against American interests in Iraq. "We will need more information to judge the efficacy of the strikes and the signal they send to Tehran and its proxies, but I believe the President acted well within the auth… Continue Reading
02.25.21
McConnell on Fox News Channel’s ‘Special Report with Bret Baier’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Bret Baier on Fox News Channel's 'Special Report with Bret Baier' tonight. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On Democrats' Liberal Wish-List Spending: "First of all, the minimum wage doesn't belong in there. The congressional budget office says it will cost 1.4 million jobs we would lose. Second, $350 billion for bailouts to poorly run states is clearly not necessary. With regard to… Continue Reading
02.16.21
ICYMI: Leader McConnell in The Wall Street Journal: “Acquittal Vindicated the Constitution, Not Trump”
LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) penned the following Op-Ed in today's edition of the Wall Street Journal: Jan. 6 was a shameful day. A mob bloodied law enforcement and besieged the first branch of government. American citizens tried to use terrorism to stop a democratic proceeding they disliked. There is no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility. His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the unhinged falsehoods he shouted into the w… Continue Reading
02.09.21
McConnell Statement on Senator Shelby’s Announced Retirement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY issued the following statement today regarding Sen. Richard Shelby's (R-AL) announcement that he will not run for reelection in 2022: "For the three and a half decades that my friend Richard Shelby has served in the Senate, the people of Alabama have had a true heavyweight champion in their corner. "Chairman Shelby's tireless work at the reins of the Appropriations, Rules, Banking, and Intelligence Committees has made our … Continue Reading
02.07.21
McConnell Statement on Secretary George P. Shultz
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement following the passing of former Secretary of State George P. Shultz: "George Shultz was one of the great statesmen of the 20th century and one of the greatest Americans of our time. Secretary Shultz gave all eight decades of his adult life to his country - from his World War II service to all his years in government to the impactful writing and scholarship that he continued prodigiously churni… Continue Reading
02.01.21
McConnell Calls for Immediate Release of Burma’s Leaders and Restoration of Democracy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding Burma and Suu Kyi's detainment: "Reports that Burma's military has rounded up civilian leaders including Aung San Suu-Kyi and key civil society figures are horrifying, completely unacceptable, and obviously a saddening step backwards for Burma's slow and unsteady democratic transition. "In 2015, Burma's democratic elections brought Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy party to off… Continue Reading
01.25.21
McConnell Statement on Democrats’ Commitments to Protect Senate Rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding power-sharing: "Today two Democratic Senators publicly confirmed they will not vote to end the legislative filibuster. They agree with President Biden's and my view that no Senate majority should destroy the right of future minorities of both parties to help shape legislation. "The legislative filibuster was a key part of the foundation beneath the Senate's last 50-50 power-sharing… Continue Reading
01.25.21
McConnell Statement on Sen. Rob Portman
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding this morning's announcement from Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH): "My friend Sen. Portman's announced retirement in two years will be a big loss for the entire Senate. For a decade, our colleague from Ohio has been one of the most expert, most effective Senators on either side of the aisle. His mastery of policy, experience across branches of government, friendly disposition, and relentless … Continue Reading
01.21.21
McConnell Statement on Proposed Trial Schedule
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding his proposed timeline for the first phases of an impeachment trial: "I have sent a proposed timeline for the first phases of the upcoming impeachment trial to Leader Schumer and look forward to continuing to discuss it with him. "Senate Republicans are strongly united behind the principle that the institution of the Senate, the office of the presidency, and former President Tr… Continue Reading
01.13.21
McConnell Statement on Senate Schedule
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the Senate schedule: "The House of Representatives has voted to impeach the President. The Senate process will now begin at our first regular meeting following receipt of the article from the House. "Given the rules, procedures, and Senate precedents that govern presidential impeachment trials, there is simply no chance that a fair or serious trial could conclude before Preside… Continue Reading
01.12.21
McConnell Statement on the Passing of Sheldon Adelson
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Sheldon Adelson: "Our nation lost a remarkable American with the passing of my friend Sheldon Adelson. "Sheldon built an incredible life and career. He climbed from sleeping on tenement floors during the Great Depression as a young boy to literally towering over Las Vegas and beyond. He created countless jobs in the process. And he poured his success into philant… Continue Reading
01.08.21
McConnell Mourns Death of USCP Officer Brian Sicknick
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the death of USCP Officer Brian Sicknick: "I was saddened and sickened to learn that Officer Brian D. Sicknick, a 12-year veteran of the United States Capitol Police, died following Wednesday's violent attack on Congress. "It appears the criminals who masqueraded as patriots have the blood of law enforcement on their hands. I hope the homicide investigation that is already unde… Continue Reading
