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Far Left Calls Shots In Democrats’ Attacks On Supreme Court
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: “Democrats on the Judiciary Committee spent last Thursday considering the best way to reach from Article One of the Constitution into Article Three and tell a co-equal branch of government how to conduct its business. “The pretext for this latest chapter in Democrats’ war on the institution of the Supreme Court wa… Continue Reading
07.20.23
Senate Democrats Still Considering Radical, Record-Setting Biden Nominee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Julie Su: “For more than two years now, the Biden Administration has sent the Senate a steady stream of radical and unqualified nominees. That much is hardly news. “But today, the President’s pick to serve as Secretary of Labor made an especially ignominious bit of history. “Julie Su has now waited longer for confirmation by … Continue Reading
07.20.23
Biden Border Policy Not Working
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding border security: “‘The Administration’s plan is working as intended.’ “That, Mr. President, is the Department of Homeland Security’s assessment of the situation at our southern border since President Biden ended Title 42 authorities back in May. “On the Biden Administration’s watch, Customs and Border … Continue Reading
07.20.23
Real China Competition Means Investing In Hard Power
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding China: “This week, the Biden Administration’s climate envoy, John Kerry, was in Beijing on a mission to get the PRC to cut its carbon emissions. As China continues to oppress its own people and threaten peaceful neighbors in the Indo-Pacific, our former colleague apparently thought he could get Chinese officials to treat left-wing climate … Continue Reading
07.19.23
U.S., Israel Face Growing Threats To Shared Interests
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding U.S.-Israel relations: “Yesterday, President Biden welcomed the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, to Washington. “Unfortunately, some of the loudest anti-Israel voices in the President’s own party took President Herzog’s visit as an opportunity to call the world’s only Jewish state ‘racist’ and House Democra… Continue Reading
07.19.23
Senate Must Reject Democrats’ Latest Supreme Court Intimidation Gambit
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: “While Democrats like President Biden may not like the Israeli government’s attempts at judicial reform, they’re obsessed with doing it themselves here in the United States. “For the past several months, when they’re not rubber-stamping radical nominees for the federal bench, Senate Democrats have been… Continue Reading
07.18.23
McConnell: Swift, Thorough Consideration For NDAA, Amendments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding NDAA: “Later today, the Senate will vote to begin consideration of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act. “The NDAA is our most significant opportunity to set priorities for competition with adversaries like China and Russia. It’s our chance to keep the Biden Administration focused on critical missions like rebuilding… Continue Reading
07.18.23
Democrats’ Latest Attack on American Energy: Ban Gas Stoves
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding gas stoves: “The sooner we pass the NDAA, the sooner we can deliver on full-year appropriations for defense and each of the other areas Senator Collins, Senator Murray, and our colleagues are working to finish in committee. I’m grateful for our colleagues’ commitment to a regular order appropriations process. “Funding the gove… Continue Reading
07.13.23
McConnell: To Out-Compete China, Invest In Hard Power
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding China: “During this week’s summit in Vilnius, NATO allies issued a wide-ranging joint statement on the challenges facing the Alliance. “Among other things, I was encouraged to see our allies united in a particularly frank new assessment of the Chinese threat. “‘The People’s Republic of China’s stated ambitio… Continue Reading
07.13.23
Americans Deserve To Feel Safe In Their Own Streets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding crime: “Across the country, surges in violent crime and deadly drugs have forced businesses to board up and working Americans to think twice about the cities where they’ve chosen to raise their families. “And while repeat offenders are increasingly turned loose to run up longer rap sheets, victims of senseless violence are usually g… Continue Reading
07.12.23
Senate Republicans Continue to Stand Against Student Loan Socialism
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: “Last month, the Supreme Court included in its most consequential rulings of the term a major blow to the Biden Administration’s sprawling conception of executive branch power. “For years, the Administration grasped for a way to deliver a big dose of catnip to Washington Democrats’ wealthy blue-state base in… Continue Reading
07.12.23
Americans Share Allies’ Resolve To Deter Common Threats
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: “Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to deliver an important message directly to our European allies in Munich. I told our friends that leading Republicans are as committed as ever to American leadership and a robust trans-Atlantic alliance. “I emphasized our resolve for helping Ukraine defeat Russian aggression – not … Continue Reading
07.12.23
Senate Republicans Continue to Stand Against Student Loan Socialism
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: “Last month, the Supreme Court included in its most consequential rulings of the term a major blow to the Biden Administration’s sprawling conception of executive branch power. “For years, the Administration grasped for a way to deliver a big dose of catnip to Washington Democrats’ wealthy blue-state base in… Continue Reading
07.11.23
U.S., NATO Allies Must Commit to Strengthening Collective Defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding NATO: “Right now, President Biden and other NATO leaders are convening in Vilnius, Lithuania. The way I see it, there are four key objectives for this summit: “Securing more Western support for Ukraine. Improving NATO’s own military capabilities. Strengthening collective resolve against the primary threats posed by China, Russia, an… Continue Reading
07.11.23
McConnell: Racial Discrimination Has No Place In College Admissions
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: “As I explained yesterday, an ideologically independent Supreme Court concluded its most recent term with a series of landmark rulings reaffirming fundamental constitutional principles. “I’d like to speak briefly today about one such example: the court’s 6-3 decisions striking down race-based preference in h… Continue Reading
07.10.23
Blue Grass Army Depot Marks Milestone; Destroys Remaining US Chemical Weapons
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Blue Grass Army Depot and the U.S. commitment to the global prohibition of chemical weaponry: “Over 25 years ago, America made a noble and necessary commitment – never again to deploy or produce chemical weapons and to destroy our remaining stockpiles. “Blue Grass Army Depot in my home state of Kentucky has been home to the… Continue Reading
07.10.23
Supreme Court Confounds Democrats’ Partisan Expectations
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: “Last month, the Supreme Court wrapped up its productive term by deciding some especially consequential decisions in favor of equal protection and executive restraint. “In response, Washington Democrats offered a fresh example of just how profoundly they misunderstand the Court and its role in our government. “Th… Continue Reading
06.21.23
America, Indo-Pacific Partners Must Continue To Invest In Robust Deterrence
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security: “As I’ve discussed at length, America’s partners in the Indo-Pacific understand the link between Russian aggression in Europe and the threat of Chinese aggression closer to home. “Japan and Taiwan have devoted serious resources to Ukraine’s defense. But our friends are also wisely strengthening their o… Continue Reading
06.21.23
Washington Democrats’ Extreme Climate Agenda Hammers American Truckers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding emissions CRA: “Earlier this year, the Senate made use of the Congressional Review Act to push back on a particularly dangerous part of the Biden Administration’s radical approach to environmental policy. “Our colleague, the senior senator from Nebraska, put forward a resolution that would prevent the Administration from implementin… 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
