Remarks
Security Assistance Drives Investment In American Industry, Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding America’s defense industrial base: “America’s defense industrial base is in the middle of an historic transformation. “This is something Republicans have been working toward for years. It’s good news for America’s national security. In fact, it’s essential for our strategic competition with communist China. And today, I’d like to talk a bit more about what… Continue Reading
09.13.23
Bidenomics is Working… Against Working Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the economy: “I spoke yesterday about the Biden Administration’s war on American energy, and how working families are feeling it at the gas pump. But energy prices are not the only reason it’s been so hard to balance household budgets on Washington Democrats’ watch. “Just this morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that inflation increased by … Continue Reading
09.12.23
Senate to Consider Three Important Appropriations Commitments
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding appropriations: “This week, the Senate will begin consideration of the first package of full-year appropriations for the coming fiscal year. This is an important milestone, and a down payment on our goal of funding the federal government through regular order. “Our progress on this front has been due in large part to the leadership of Senator Collins and S… Continue Reading
09.12.23
McConnell: Ukraine Aid Subject To “Unprecedented” Oversight
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding aid to Ukraine: “I’ve spoken in recent days about the most common arguments deployed against U.S. assistance to the fight against Putin in Ukraine. And how they fall short. Today, I’d like to address the misconception that America’s lethal aid lacks necessary accountability and protections against misuse. “The United States probably has a deeper understand… Continue Reading
09.12.23
Democrats’ War On American Energy Hurts Working Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding energy production: “Across the country, the end of summer gave working families gas prices near all-time highs - beyond just a seasonal swing. “Last week, Washington Democrats opened a new front in their war on affordable and abundant American energy. The Biden Administration announced the withdrawal of more than 13 million acres in the National Petroleum … Continue Reading
09.11.23
McConnell: Helping Defend Ukraine ‘Obviously In America’s Self-Interest’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: “As I discussed last week, skeptics of American leadership like to hang their hats on the notion that support for Ukraine somehow saps our ability to compete with and deter communist China. “This view does not hold up to serious scrutiny. “For one thing, the patina of hawkishness on China is too often just a mask for isolationism. “If critics of… Continue Reading
09.11.23
McConnell Marks 22nd Anniversary Of September 11 Terrorist Attacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding September 11: “Today marks twenty-two years since terrorists shattered a peaceful morning in New York, Pennsylvania, and here in Washington. “Twenty-two years since enemies of American freedom and leadership killed 2,977 innocent people. “Twenty-two years. But the shock of that day - and the pain of loss - are still every bit as real. “Today, we remember… Continue Reading
09.11.23
Liberal Democrats’ Soft-On-Crime Policies Have Americans Living In Fear
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding crime: “Violent crime in some American cities has grown so rampant, even the local media are struggling to keep up. “Last month, a Chicago news crew was filming a story about armed robbery when they themselves became the victims of an armed robbery! This is a city where Democrats recently swapped out a mayor who famously refused to let law enforcement do t… Continue Reading
09.07.23
McConnell Highlights Investments in American Defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the U.S. defense industrial base: “The loudest critics of American assistance to Ukraine tend to rest their case of three dubious claims. “First, that somehow our support for Ukraine is a distraction from China - when in fact there are many reasons to believe the opposite. “Second, that there is no accountability of lethal U.S. assistance - when in fact, … Continue Reading
09.07.23
Americans Cannot Afford Democrats’ ‘Prescription Drug Socialism’
“Last week, the Biden Administration rolled out the first targets of a scheme it’s been working on for years - prescription drug socialism. “Ironically enough, Washington Democrats’ plan to fix prices in the market for world-leading medical innovations is baked into legislation they produced after their own runaway spending sent consumer prices through the roof. “As we know, the Inflation Reduction Act did nothing to reduce inflation. And by one estimate, the government price controls it creat… Continue Reading
09.06.23
McConnell: Democrats Aim To Create A ‘Liberal Supermajority’ On The NLRB
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the NLRB: “This week, Senate Democrats are attempting to tip the partisan scales and weaponize a regulatory authority that impacts millions of American workers and businesses. “The Senate’s longstanding practice is to fill Democrat and Republican vacancies on important boards and commissions in tandem. But instead of pairing Gwynne Wilcox, President Biden’… Continue Reading
09.06.23
Now Is Not The Time To Shirk Commitments To National Defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national defense : “I’d like to begin today by quoting a concise assessment of threats facing the United States and our interests. “Quote: ‘A central continuity in history is the contest for power. (…) Three main sets of challengers - the revisionist powers of China and Russia, the rogue states of Iran and North Korea, and transnational threat organizatio… Continue Reading
09.05.23
McConnell: Urgent Work On Government Funding Cut Out For Us
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding government funding: “This month, of course, Congress needs to address our nation’s most pressing needs with timely appropriations, and we need to keep the lights on come October 1st. “Back in January, Mr. President, I pointed out to Washington Democrats the new normal they faced. The American people had elected a divided government and demanded that we wor… Continue Reading
09.05.23
McConnell Recaps Kentucky State Work Period
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the recent Kentucky state work period: “I kicked off the month in West Kentucky and then in my hometown of Louisville, where I met with small businesses and community leaders. We had a candid conversation on the critical issues facing our state, from relentless inflation straining families and business owners to the challenges of finding workers in a laggin… Continue Reading
07.27.23
Democrats’ Reckless Spending is Hurting American Workers and Helping China
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats’ reckless spending: “Yesterday, Senate Democrats celebrated the approaching anniversary of their reckless taxing and spending spree. As the Democratic Leader put it, ‘this legislation is paying huge dividends.’ “Well, he’s right about that much. “But the windfalls from this deluge of liberal spendi… Continue Reading
07.27.23
Supporting U.S. Forces, Allies Means Investing In Defense Production
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national defense: “Almost two years ago, the United States took an important step toward deeper cooperation with two of our closest friends – Australia and the United Kingdom. “The AUKUS agreement promises to equip our Australian allies with cutting-edge U.S. attack submarines to help deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific and clear t… Continue Reading
07.26.23
McConnell Praises Allies’ Clarity On Collective Defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security: “Tomorrow, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy will visit Washington for a series of meetings. I look forward to welcoming her to the Capitol at an important time for our two countries’ friendship and for Italy’s role in the trans-Atlantic alliance. “Prime Minister Meloni took office as Europe faced its f… Continue Reading
07.26.23
Historic Inflation: “That’s Bidenomics In Action”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Bidenomics: “The Biden Administration has been working overtime to sell the American people a fantasy. The President would like working families who have struggled under two years of soaring inflation to believe their refrain that ‘‘Bidenomics’ is working for America’. “The White House Press Secretary declared rece… 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
07.25.23
As Russia Attacks Civilian Targets, West Must Help Ukraine Finish Fight
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding NDAA: “Russia’s violence against civilian infrastructure in Ukraine continues. But the consequences of this unilateral destruction extend far beyond Ukraine’s borders. “Just a week has passed since Vladimir Putin pulled out of the agreement that had allowed critical Ukrainian grain shipments to transit the Black Sea unharmed. … Continue Reading
