Majority Leader McConnell Welcomes 116th Congress
‘As we begin the 116th Congress, I’m glad to be welcoming back my friends and returning colleagues to what I hope will be a productive session… I’d like to welcome each of our incoming colleagues -- as well as their families -- to the Senate. Today, you are forming the newest links in an historic chain and continuing the rich traditions of this body in which we are so fortunate to serve.’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the opening of the 116th Congress:
“As we begin the 116th Congress, I’m glad to be welcoming back my friends and returning colleagues to what I hope will be a productive session. Before we get to work, I’d like to note the arrival of our eight newest members who were just sworn in.
“The Senate welcomed Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, Mike Braun of Indiana, Kevin Cramer of North Dakota, Josh Hawley of Missouri, Martha McSally of Arizona, Mitt Romney of Utah, Jacky Rosen of Nevada and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona. And in the coming days, Rick Scott of Florida will join our ranks.
“I’d like to welcome each of our incoming colleagues -- as well as their families -- to the Senate. Today, you are forming the newest links in an historic chain and continuing the rich traditions of this body in which we are so fortunate to serve.
“On a related note, I’m pleased that our new colleagues and the entire Senate will continue learning from the example of one of the most loyal stewards of our traditions, Senator Chuck Grassley, who has been elected today as our new President Pro Tempore. Congratulations to the senior Senator from Iowa on this tremendous accomplishment.”
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