02.02.17

Gorsuch Has Received Widespread Acclaim from Both Sides of the Aisle

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the support Judge Neil Gorsuch has received from both Republicans and Democrats: "I was surprised by a statement my friend the Democratic leader made here yesterday. I'm glad he came back to the floor to correct himself though. I think we all appreciated the Democratic Leader making clear that Republicans did not - let me repeat, did not - insist on 60-vote … Continue Reading

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02.01.17

McConnell: Judge Gorsuch Has a Stellar Reputation and a Resume to Match

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the president's nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Neil Gorsuch: "Last night President Trump announced an outstanding nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Neil Gorsuch of Colorado. While Judge Gorsuch has a significant legacy to live up to as the nominee for the seat left vacant by the loss of Justice Scalia, I'm confident his impressive background and lon… Continue Reading

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01.31.17

McConnell: The Supreme Court Seat Doesn’t Belong to Any President or Any Political Party

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding tonight's Supreme Court announcement from President Trump: "The president has said he will announce his choice for the Supreme Court shortly from a list of about 20 well-qualified Americans. It's a list he shared publicly months ago. As I said yesterday, each of these potential nominees has a distinguished background - whether on the appellate courts or trial… Continue Reading

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01.30.17

The Senate Should Respect the Result of the Election

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding President Trump's upcoming Supreme Court nomination: "Justice Antonin Scalia was a towering figure on the Supreme Court. His unfortunate passing was not only a great loss to our country but it came, as we all know, as our country was already in the midst of a contentious presidential election process. So - in keeping with the Biden Rule, which states that '&h… Continue Reading

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03.16.16

McConnell On Supreme Court Nomination

'The next justice could fundamentally alter the direction of the Supreme Court and have a profound impact on our country, so of course the American people should have a say in the Court's direction…The American people may well elect a President who decides to nominate Judge Garland for Senate consideration. The next President may also nominate someone very different. Either way, our view is this: Give the people a voice in the filling of this vacancy.' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majo… Continue Reading