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Despite Democrat Obstruction, Senate Continues To Confirm Qualified Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president's nominees: "Earlier this week, I filed cloture motions on four qualified nominees for various agencies throughout the federal government. I shouldn't have had to. In different times, we may have even considered them via voice vote. But this is where we are, and now it's time to advance and confirm them as soon as possible. "Later t… Continue Reading
10.02.17
‘Chairman Pai Is Just The Kind Of Person We Need Over At The FCC’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following remarks today regarding the nominee for Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai: "As I noted last week, the nominee before us - FCC Chairman Ajit Pai - has led a fascinating life with two defining features: hard work and success. "He understands communications policy from just about every angle - no wonder, given his deep and impressive resume. He comprehends the needs of rural communit… Continue Reading
09.28.17
Senate To Confirm Pai, Erickson
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the nominee for Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai and the nominee for the Eight Circuit Court, Judge Ralph Erickson: "The Senate is considering two qualified nominees today. One is the sitting Chairman of the FCC, Ajit Pai. Chairman Pai has led a very fascinating life, one punctuated by hard work and success. It had its beginnings in Buffalo. It tra… Continue Reading
09.25.17
Senate Set to Confirm NLRB Nominee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the president's nominee for the National Labor Relations Board, William Emanuel: "For more than 80 years, the NLRB has been responsible for the impartial resolution of labor disputes and for ensuring stable labor relations. Under the board majority appointed by the Obama Administration, however, the NLRB moved from fair administrator of the law to partisan activist - one tha… Continue Reading
09.19.17
Noel Francisco: A Great Choice For This Tough Job
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the president's nominee for Solicitor General, Noel Francisco: "Later today, the Senate will vote on the nomination of Noel Francisco to become our nation's next Solicitor General. The Office of the Solicitor General is responsible for representing the United States in litigation before the Supreme Court. It's a very important office, and Mr. Francisco is well qualified to l… Continue Reading
08.03.17
Senate Continues Work To Help Our Nation’s Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding our nation's veterans and the remaining items on the Senate agenda: "Earlier this week, I set out a number of items for the Senate to get done this work period - both in terms of nominees and in terms of legislation. "First, on nominees. We had to confirm an FBI Director. We have. We needed to make progress on a number of other nominations that have been held up … Continue Reading
08.02.17
Work Continues On Nominations, FDA Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the nominee confirmation process and FDA user fees legislation: "As I said yesterday, the Senate has more work ahead this legislative period, including passing the FDA user fees legislation and confirming a number of nominees. We've made important progress already and, just last night, we passed the critical Veterans Choice legislation. That bill, which is now on … Continue Reading
08.01.17
Veterans, FDA, Nominations On Tap For Remainder Of Work Period
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Senate's upcoming agenda: "As I said yesterday, the Senate has a number of nominations to consider in the coming days. Yesterday, we voted to advance a well-qualified judicial nominee to serve on the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Soon, we will consider one of the president's nominations for the National Labor Relations Board. "And we obviously need to c… Continue Reading
07.31.17
Newsom ‘Will Be An Excellent Addition’ To The Eleventh Circuit
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the nominee to serve as a judge on the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Kevin Newsom of Alabama: "This week, the Senate will continue considering a number of nominations, beginning with Kevin Newsom of Alabama to serve as judge on the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Newsom has earned bipartisan support, having been voted out of the Judiciary Committee 18-2. As … Continue Reading
07.19.17
John Bush: A Man Of Integrity And Considerable Ability
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding John Bush, of Kentucky, the president's nominee for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals: "Today the Senate will vote to move forward on the nomination of John Bush, of Kentucky, to serve as a judge on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. As I said when I introduced Mr. Bush to the Judiciary Committee, I am pleased to join the bipartisan chorus of voices supporting … Continue Reading
07.17.17
Senate Will Vote To End Democrat Filibuster Of Key National Security Nominee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the continued obstruction by Senate Democrats of the President's nominees, including Patrick Shanahan to serve as Deputy Secretary of Defense: "As we all know, the nomination before the Senate today is of particular concern to Senator McCain. Just a few days ago, he, as the Chairman of the Armed Services Committee - came to the floor to underline the importance … Continue Reading
07.12.17
Senate Democrats Causing Historically Slow Nomination Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the continued obstruction by Senate Democrats in the confirmation of the president's nominees: "Yesterday I shared some data reflecting the historic level of obstruction Senate Democrats have displayed when it comes to confirming this president's nominees. "I noted that the opposition they've shown to these nominees most of the time seems to have little to do wit… Continue Reading
07.11.17
Senate Democrats Continue To Obstruct
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the continued obstruction by Senate Democrats: "The current business before the Senate is the consideration of a noncontroversial nominee for U.S. District Judge in Idaho. How do we know he's non-controversial? Well, the Judiciary Committee reported out his nomination by voice vote. And then every single Senate Democrat voted yesterday for cloture on his nominat… Continue Reading
06.06.17
Leader McConnell on Courtney Elwood
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the nominee for General Counsel at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Courtney Elwood: "Today we will confirm Courtney Elwood, the nominee for General Counsel at the Central Intelligence Agency. As Chairman Burr pointed out at her hearing, Mrs. Elwood has an impressive legal background. She graduated from Yale Law School before clerking under Chief Justice Wil… Continue Reading
05.25.17
Judge Thapar of Kentucky Well-Qualified for Federal Circuit Court
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor prior to the Senate voting to confirm Judge Amul Thapar of Kentucky to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: "Later today, Senators will vote to confirm Judge Amul Thapar of Kentucky to the U.S. Appeals Court for the Sixth Circuit. "Judge Thapar will make an outstanding addition to the U.S. Appeals Court for the Sixth Circuit. He has a reputati… Continue Reading
05.22.17
Senate Continues Work to Confirm Well-Qualified Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Senate's action on executive nominees: "Last week, we confirmed two well-qualified nominees - Jeffrey Rosen as Deputy Secretary of Transportation and Rachel Brand as Associate Attorney General - and today we'll have an opportunity to confirm another excellent nominee, Gov. Terry Branstad as the U.S. Ambassador to China. "While I'm pleased that the Senate is … Continue Reading
05.17.17
Rachel Brand Well-Qualified, Has Extensive Experience
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Rachel Brand, the nominee for Associate Attorney General: "Yesterday, the Senate voted to confirm Jeffrey Rosen as the Deputy Secretary of Transportation. Now, in just a couple of hours, we'll take a cloture vote to advance another well-qualified nominee, Rachel Brand, to serve as the Associate Attorney General. "Ms. Brand's impressive background includes experie… Continue Reading
05.09.17
Opioid Epidemic Taking Heartbreaking Toll on Families and Communities Across the Nation
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the nationwide opioid epidemic and the president's nominee for Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Dr. Scott Gottlieb: "The heroin and prescription opioid epidemic is taking a heartbreaking toll on families and communities across the nation. Experts estimate that as many as 2 million Americans are struggling with prescription drug addiction - wi… Continue Reading
05.08.17
Obamacare Will Hurt Countless More Americans If We Don’t Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor: "Today the Senate will move to confirm Heather Wilson as Secretary of the Air Force. Wilson is a Rhodes Scholar, Air Force Academy graduate - part of the third class ever to admit women, by the way - and a dedicated public servant who served several terms in Congress. I'm sure she'll work hard in this new role to strengthen the branch of the military she cares so much abo… Continue Reading
05.02.17
Leader McConnell on SEC Chairman Nominee, Jay Clayton
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding President Trump's nominee for Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Jay Clayton: "Senators voted on a bipartisan basis yesterday to advance Jay Clayton's nomination to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and soon we'll take another vote, to confirm him. "As Chairman Crapo noted at Clayton's confirmation hearing, this nominee… Continue Reading
