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Soft-On-Crime Democrats Make Law Enforcement’s Job Tougher
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding violent crime: “In cities across America, soft-on-crime policies are making the tough job of law enforcement even tougher. “Earlier this month, President Biden declared that, ‘Americans are safer from violent crime today than a year ago.’ But even a quick look around our nation’s capital shows that crime in many American cities is still unacceptably high. … Continue Reading
05.15.24
McConnell Observes Police Week, Honors Fallen KY Officer
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Police Week: “This week, thousands of law enforcement personnel from across America will descend on our nation’s capital to pay solemn tribute to comrades killed in the line of duty. “The entire nation joins them once again in honoring service and sacrifice as we mark National Peace Officers Memorial Day and add the names of fallen heroes to the National L… Continue Reading
07.25.23
McConnell Honors USCP Fallen On 25th Anniversary Of Capitol Shooting
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the anniversary of the USCP shooting: “I need to begin my remarks today by acknowledging two solemn anniversaries. “Yesterday marked twenty-five years since a deranged gunman shattered the calm of a summer afternoon here at the Capitol. Twenty-five years since two brave members of the United States Capitol Police – Officer Jacob Jos… Continue Reading
06.20.23
Senate Democrats Continue To Advance President Biden’s Radical Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations: “Senate Democrats continue to dutifully advance the Biden Administration’s radical nominees. This week, the Senate will decide whether to give yet another left-wing lawyer a lifetime appointment to the federal bench. “Natasha Merle is an activist attorney with a penchant for staking out extreme and inflammatory position… Continue Reading
05.18.23
Senate Backs the Blue, Rejects Anti-Police Radicalism
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding crime: "As our nation observes Police Week, cities across America continue to grapple with a rising tide of violent crime. And our nation's capital is no exception. "This year, Washington has already endured the deadliest first four months of any year in the last decade. "Motor vehicle theft in the District is already up 115% from this time last year. "A… Continue Reading
05.17.23
Another Biden Judicial Nominee Disregards the Rule of Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding judicial nominations: "Just in time for Police Week, Senate Democrats are moving to confirm an anti-police activist to the federal bench. "Nancy Abudu is the President's nominee to the 11th Circuit. Her record falls far outside the mainstream. "Let's begin with the nominee's tenure as Director of Strategic Litigation at the Southern Poverty Law Center. "… 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
03.07.23
Democrats More Concerned With Bad Press Than Violent Crime
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding law and order: "One month ago, the Biden Administration published an official statement opposing Republicans' bill to block a disastrous new soft-on-crime law here in our nation's capital. The Administration was on the record against it. "Then the overwhelming majority of House Democrats voted against our commonsense resolution when it passed the House. "… Continue Reading
02.14.23
Senate Must Oppose Radical Activist Gigi Sohn
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding FCC nominee, Gigi Sohn: "Today, our colleagues on the Commerce Committee will hear from someone they already know very well. Our Democratic colleagues have scheduled yet another hearing for a radical nominee they have already twice failed to get through the Senate. "Now the far left is betting the third time will be the charm. But the problem is, Gigi Sohn… Continue Reading
01.25.23
Americans Want Law and Order, Democrats Want Leniency
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding law and order: "Here are just a few scenes from across our country in the last few weeks. "Thirty people were shot in Chicago this past weekend alone. That's up from 21 the weekend before. "In Philadelphia, police are investigating a carjacking spree that's reportedly being carried out by armed juveniles. 'They put a gun to my head and they took the van. … Continue Reading
11.30.22
Democrats’ Response to Crime: Defund the Police
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding law and order: "A few days ago, the Washington Post published a major report on the explosion of violent crime that has shattered communities across America. This terrible trend is familiar to many of us by now, but the tragic human stories are still shocking. "In St. Louis, 25-year-old Damion Baker was killed in July in an attempted carjacking while escor… Continue Reading
09.20.22
Liberal Jurisdictions Balk at Tiny Fraction of Border Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the border crisis: "Our overwhelmed Customs and Border Protection personnel have already encountered more than two million illegal immigrants and counting this fiscal year. "That is a larger group of people than the entire populations of 14 states. And this record-shattering two million apprehensions only counts the subset of people that were actually caug… Continue Reading
08.06.22
As Flooding Threat Continues, Federal Help Will be Key to Kentucky’s Recovery
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the flooding in Kentucky: "Eastern Kentucky is again facing the threat of stormy weather and flash floods this weekend. "Emergency responders have been on the ground since the flooding began and will continue their critical role in the coming days. "We're making sure the federal government is stepping up as well. "In addition to the Governor and state la… Continue Reading
08.04.22
Kentucky National Guard Doing Extraordinary Work to Help Flood Victims
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the flooding in Kentucky: "Kentucky officials are working overtime to deliver supplies to those affected by ongoing flooding. Heat and humidity are rising to dangerous levels in areas that still lack power. "My team is helping coordinate relief efforts in any way we can. With the Senate still in session, my state director joined the Kentucky National Guard… Continue Reading
08.03.22
McConnell Praises Kentucky Heroism Amid Flood Disaster
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the flooding in Kentucky: "Tragic flooding continues to devastate Eastern Kentucky. "In the past few days, I've spoken to the state legislators and county judge-executives who represent our hardest-hit counties. "The Governor reports that Knott County has seen the largest loss of life so far. County Judge-Executive Dobson tells me the toll may keep rising… Continue Reading
07.14.22
Democrats’ Attacks on the Supreme Court Are Reckless and Dangerous
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Supreme Court: "All week long, I've been discussing the historic Supreme Court term that wrapped up late last month. "Over the course of several months, a textualist and originalist majority issued the most consequential victories for our Constitution since the Court overturned Plessy v. Ferguson with Brown v. Board in 1954. "It was the best Supreme C… Continue Reading
06.23.22
Senate Bill Makes Schools Safer While Protecting the Second Amendment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding safer communities: "The American people do not have to choose between safer schools and the Constitution. And neither does the U.S. Senate. "The American people want their constitutional rights protected and their kids to be safe in school. They want both those things at once. "And that is just what the bill before the Senate will help accomplish. "Thank… Continue Reading
06.22.22
The Biden Administration Must Protect Americans and Defend the Rule of Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding law and order: "Speaking of safer communities, it would be nice if Attorney General Garland and the Department of Justice could do their jobs and enforce the federal laws that Congress already has on the books. "For example: It is currently illegal, right now, to join a mob protesting outside the private family home of a federal judge, including Supreme Co… Continue Reading
06.14.22
Soft-on-Crime Prosecutors Are Creating More Victims
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding law and order: "A few months ago, from this desk, I talked about the results of a recall election in San Francisco. "In February, a multi-lingual, multi-ethnic coalition in San Francisco stood up for common sense and ejected three members of the far-left school board that had prioritized woke lunacy over the basics of education. "Well, last week, those sa… Continue Reading
06.09.22
“A Disgraceful Dereliction of Duty”: Democrats Block Steps to Protect Justices
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Supreme Court: "Two years ago, the Senate Democratic Leader stood on the steps of the Supreme Court and threatened two Justices by name. 'You will pay the price,' he shouted. 'You won't know what hit you.' "A month ago, after the precedent-breaking leak of a draft opinion, top Democrats intensified the reckless talk. "Hillary Clinton said the Court wa… Continue Reading
