Remarks
It’s Past Time for President Biden to Negotiate with Speaker McCarthy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the economy: "For over two years, the Biden Administration has failed to attend to some of the most basic governing duties. "Stable prices, secure borders, and safe streets are three of the most fundamental responsibilities that a government owes its people. "But Washington Democrats neglected the basics for their pet priorities. "They spent trillions of… Continue Reading
04.20.23
Julie Su Has a Track Record of “Epic Failure”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding President Biden's nominations: "The Biden Administration's reckless economic policies have hurt American workers and families from the beginning. "Right from the start of their one-party government, Democrats used party-line votes to light trillions of dollars on fire and supercharge inflation that's still hammering this country today. "After two years of… Continue Reading
04.19.23
Republicans Want More American Energy Dominance. Democrats Want Less.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding energy: "We are two years into this latest chapter of Washington Democrats' war against domestic energy. "America spent decades working toward affordable, reliable, energy independence. And Democrats have tried to reverse it all. "Less exploration for American oil and gas. More dependence on immoral Chinese supply chains. "Even as the left wants Big Gove… Continue Reading
04.18.23
Senate Republicans Will Not Help Democrats Push Through Their Least-Qualified Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Senate Judiciary Committee: "I want to address an extremely unusual request that our Democratic colleagues have made with respect to the Judiciary Committee. "Our dear friend Senator Feinstein is a titanic figure and stateswoman. Elaine and I have been honored to count the Senator and her late husband Dick as close personal friends. We miss our colleag… Continue Reading
04.17.23
McConnell on Return to Senate and Debt Ceiling
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding his return to the Senate and the economy: "Mr. President, it's good to be back. "I want to thank all my colleagues for the warm wishes they shared over the past few weeks. "Suffice to say - this wasn't the first time that being hard-headed has served me well! "We are truly lucky and blessed to get to serve in this remarkable institution, represent our ho… Continue Reading
03.08.23
President Biden’s Flip-Flop on D.C. Crime Bill is Too Little, Too Late
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 man stabbed to death in a public library. "A woman kidnapped and mugged in broad daylight. "A construction worker assaulted by suspects who fled in a stolen car. "That's just a small sampling of life in Washington D.C. in recent months. "Carjackings and car thefts have become a daily routine. Homicides are racking up at a rate of four … Continue Reading
03.08.23
Democrats’ Voting Rights Hysteria Has Zero Basis in Reality
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding voting rights: "There is a regrettable and unpresidential thread that's been woven throughout the whole Biden presidency. "Whenever this President finds himself facing bad headlines, he tries to change the subject by fearmongering about civil rights and voting rights and pretending that we're in the 1950s and '60s. "Remember early last year, when the full… 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
03.06.23
McConnell on Middle East: Administration Must Strengthen American Power, Presence, and Partners
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding foreign policy: "A number of Senate Republican colleagues and I recently met with America's allies and partners across Europe and the Middle East. "I spoke last week about our message to NATO and our friends in Europe: How the West confronts Russia's invasion of Ukraine today will shape the future with respect to not just Russia, but China and Iran as well… Continue Reading
03.01.23
Biden Administration Adds to Growing List of Unqualified Judicial Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding judicial nominations: "The quality of President Biden's judicial nominees has been in the headlines recently - for all the wrong reasons. "Recently the White House celebrated their 100th judicial confirmation with a bizarre press release that spent less than one sentence talking about legal qualifications before devoting five paragraphs to the nominees' de… Continue Reading
03.01.23
After Meeting Allies, McConnell Reemphasizes Importance of Ukraine Aid
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: "Last week, Senate Republican colleagues and I visited our allies and partners in Europe. We both reassured them of America's commitment to strength and leadership, but also urged them to invest and engage more in security and the trans-Atlantic alliance. "Our allies are coming around to the realization that security assistance to Ukraine is not j… Continue Reading
02.28.23
Democrats Want to Control Everything — Except Runaway Crime
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding violent crime: "Crime in our nation's capital is out of control. Washington D.C. has already seen about three dozen homicides in just the first two months of the year - a 35% increase over last year's pace. "There have been more than 1,300 thefts from autos - a 25% increase over last year's pace. "And more than 1,100 thefts of motor vehicles, including ca… Continue Reading
02.28.23
Democrats’ Plan to Politicize and Devalue Americans’ Retirement Accounts
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding politicized pension plans: "Washington Democrats' reckless spending has embedded painful inflation deep in our economy. "Runaway prices are making families' monthly budgets harder to balance. And as interest rates rise, the financial markets where millions of Americans invest their life savings are becoming more volatile. "Short-term bond yields are tradi… Continue Reading
02.27.23
Biden Administration Says Painful, Persistent Inflation is Economic Success
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding inflation: "January was the 21st month in a row with year-on-year inflation of at least 5%. The U.S. economy has seen prices rising at an annual rate of 5% or more every single month following President Biden's first 100 days. "Democrats' reckless spending has made soaring costs a fixture of everyday life for families across America. Real-wage declines hav… Continue Reading
02.27.23
McConnell Remarks on East Palestine Train Derailment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Ohio train derailment: "The attention and the prayers of the entire nation have been fixed for the past several weeks on the small town of East Palestine and the surrounding area in Northeast Ohio. "The derailment of the Norfolk Southern train led to a disastrous chemical release, forcing many from their homes and leaving a community vulnerable. The pe… Continue Reading
02.27.23
“The Need for American Leadership is Palpable”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding foreign policy: "Like a number of Senators on both sides of the aisle, I spent the first part of last week meeting with our NATO allies and European partners in Munich, Germany. "In Munich we met an array of world leaders, including a bipartisan meeting with German Chancellor Scholz. "It is clear from our meetings in Munich that Europe is moving in the ri… Continue Reading
02.16.23
Democrats’ Nominee Threatened a Teenage Victim’s Privacy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations: "Yesterday, the Judiciary Committee witnessed another disaster of a performance from one of President Biden's nominees. "This time, the President wants a lifetime appointment for a New Hampshire attorney who represented an ultra-elite private high school against a 15-year-old girl who was suing the school after she'd been sexually assaulted on… Continue Reading
02.16.23
McConnell Previews His Message to NATO Allies
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding foreign policy: "Putin's brutal war on Ukraine has forced both us Americans and our friends in Europe to take long, hard looks at our countries' commitments to military spending and self-defense. "NATO and the West have let important capabilities atrophy over time. "Like defense funding. "Like military modernization. "Like looking after our defense-indu… Continue Reading
02.16.23
Senate Republicans Seek to Overturn D.C.’s Radical Soft-on-Crime Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding crime: "A growing share of American citizens across the political spectrum say tackling rampant crime must be a top priority. And it's no mystery why they feel that way. "In my hometown, one neighborhood in East Louisville just endured more than 30 burglaries in thirty days. "Last year, Washington D.C. saw 203 homicides. Those victims included 18 children… Continue Reading
02.15.23
McConnell on Senator Feinstein’s Announced Retirement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senator Dianne Feinstein: "Yesterday, the longest-serving female Senator in American history announced she plans to retire at the end of her record fifth full term. "My friend Dianne Feinstein made major history in 1992 when she became the first woman to represent California in the Senate. "But of course, both her knack for notching historic firsts and he… Continue Reading
