01.23.23

McConnell Welcomes Senator Pete Ricketts

‘The people of Nebraska chose wisely in electing and re-electing Governor Ricketts by huge margins. And their new Governor chose wisely in sending his predecessor here to this chamber. I know I speak for the entire Senate in extending a warm welcome to Senator Ricketts and his wife Susanne.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE):

“Moments ago, the Senate returned to our full 100-person strength as Nebraska’s new junior Senator took the oath of office.

“The Cornhusker State expects a lot from its leaders. For the last eight years, Nebraskans could rest easy knowing they had Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse on the job here in Washington. And during that same time, of course, they also had an outstanding leader even closer to home.

“As Governor, Pete Ricketts applied private-sector savvy to the work of public administration with great effect. He secured for Nebraska families and small businesses the biggest tax relief in state history. He championed parents’ rights and defended civics education. And in the face of a global pandemic, he built his state’s response on common sense — saving lives, but also safeguarding livelihoods, preserving liberties, and protecting kids’ educations at the same time.

“The people of Nebraska chose wisely in electing and re-electing Governor Ricketts by huge margins. And their new Governor chose wisely in sending his predecessor here to this chamber.

“I know I speak for the entire Senate in extending a warm welcome to Senator Ricketts and his wife Susanne. Pete, we’re glad to have you on the team.”

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