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McConnell Honors Retiring Senator Rob Portman
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senator Rob Portman (R-OH): "Fewer than 40 miles from Ohio's border with Kentucky, about halfway between Cincinnati and Dayton, there's a suburb called Lebanon. "The corner of Main Street and Broadway looks much like it did almost a century ago in 1926. That's when a young couple, Robert and Virginia Jones, bought and renovated an unassuming brick building… Continue Reading
12.07.22
McConnell Honors Retiring Senator Jim Inhofe
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK): "The annual defense bill that I just discussed will carry the name of one of our most senior and distinguished colleagues this year - the outstanding Armed Services Committee Ranking Member to whose career it will provide the perfect capstone. "Behind Senator Jim Inhofe's often soft-spoken manner and unfailing humility are a pair… Continue Reading
12.06.22
McConnell Honors Retiring Senator Roy Blunt
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO): "My friend and our distinguished colleague Roy Blunt is one of us whose political careers began at the most local level. As a 20-some-year-old county clerk, Roy's career in government required real, hands-on public service from the very beginning. "Fortunately, hard work and rolled-up sleeves weren't foreign concepts for Roy. Afte… Continue Reading
12.05.22
Senate Unanimously Passes Congressman Barr’s CAROL Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the CAROL Act: "Two years ago, Kentucky mourned the sudden, tragic loss of our friend Carol Leavell Barr. "At only 39 years old, Carol suffered a fatal heart attack, likely caused by an illness known as valvular heart disease. She left behind two young daughters and our cherished colleague Congressman Andy Barr. Carol Barr led an extraordinary life, devote… Continue Reading
12.01.22
McConnell Honors Retiring Senator Pat Leahy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT): "We've again reached the period, every two years, when the Senate begins our process of honoring and bidding farewell to our distinguished colleagues who are soon leaving our ranks. "Seeing friends off is hardly a task to look forward to, but it's made more tolerable when I get to boast about and embarrass our talented colleag… Continue Reading
08.04.22
McConnell on the Passing of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, Zachery Potts, and Emma Thomson
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the passing of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, Emma Thomson, and Zachery Potts: "Yesterday, Congress was shaken by news that a tragic automobile accident had killed Congresswoman Jackie Walorski and three others, including Emma Thomson and Zachery Potts, members of her staff. "Our former colleague here in the Capitol was back home among her fellow Hoosiers … Continue Reading
06.23.22
McConnell on the Passing of Senate Librarian Leona Faust
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Leona Faust: "Yesterday was a sad day for the Senate. We learned that we'd lost a distinguished, long-serving staff leader in our institution. "Leona Faust had served her country as Senate Librarian for the past twelve years. "And that key position was the capstone on a long and storied Senate career that had just entered its 45th year. "Everyone who kne… Continue Reading
06.23.22
McConnell Honors Retiring Senate Journal Clerk Billy Walsh
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Billy Walsh: "Today, I have the honor of acknowledging a longtime Senate staff member who is proceeding to a well-earned retirement at the end of this month. Billy Walsh has been with the Secretary of the Senate's office for 19 years. He spent several years as an Assistant Bill Clerk before moving to the Journal Clerk's Office and working his way up to that… Continue Reading
05.26.22
McConnell Honors Departing Senior Advisor Jennifer Kuskowski
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Jennifer Kuskowski: "Nine years and a couple months ago, an impressive young woman interviewed for a position in my office over in the Russell building. "She'd worked for her home state Senator out of college. At that point she was sharpening her chops on the House side. "I knew five minutes into meeting Jennifer Kuskowski that we had found someone very… Continue Reading
03.22.22
Congressman Don Young
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Congressman Don Young: "Last week, the United States Congress lost a one-of-a-kind colleague and the state of Alaska lost an unbelievably devoted champion. "Congressman Don Young, the Dean of the House, was the longest-serving Republican in the history of that chamber. He arrived in 1973. And his fellow Alaskans re-hired him to represent them every two yea… Continue Reading
02.28.22
McConnell Remarks on Sen. Jim Inhofe
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senator Jim Inhofe: "Last week, our distinguished colleague the senior Senator for Oklahoma, the ranking member of the Armed Services Committee, announced he'll retire from the Senate at the end of this Congress. "By this autumn, Senator Jim Inhofe will have been a stalwart champion for Oklahomans and a hugely impactful Senator for 28 years. He has led cru… Continue Reading
02.02.22
McConnell Remarks on Sen. Luján
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senator Luján: "First, the entire Senate is praying for and pulling for our colleague Senator Luján. We learned yesterday that our colleague suffered a stroke late last week and has been hospitalized in New Mexico as he recovers. "It was encouraging to read that our friend and colleague is expected to make a full recovery. I know that all 99 … Continue Reading
01.06.22
McConnell Delivers Eulogy for Senator Johnny Isakson
ATLANTA, GA - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following eulogy today at the funeral service for Senator Johnny Isakson: "Diane, Kevin, John, and Julie - "You know, in the U.S. Senate, a lot comes down to attendance. "Do you have the votes? Do you have a quorum? It's about who shows up. "Well, I haven't seen this big or bipartisan a group of Senators together off the floor since September. So what happened in September you're wondering? The annual Johnny Isa… Continue Reading
01.04.22
McConnell Pays Tribute to Senator Harry Reid
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding passing of Senator Harry Reid: "A week ago, the Senate lost a distinguished former colleague, and the state of Nevada lost an unparalleled advocate. "Senator Harry Reid's path to this chamber was a quintessentially American story. His incredible path from childhood poverty to the boxing ring to leading the U.S. Senate took toughness and tenacity. And in t… Continue Reading
12.16.21
McConnell Honors Departing Senate Bill Clerk Sara Schwartzman
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor thanking Sara Schwartzman for her years of Senate service: "When the Senate does adjourn for the holidays, we'll also bid farewell to a talented Senate staff leader who's kept our institution running. "Sara Schwartzman is one of the Senate's finest. "Sara's been a familiar face - around the Senate and on the dais - for more than a decade. And the most visible parts… Continue Reading
12.09.21
Bob Dole Honored at the “Epicenter of Our Democracy”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senator Bob Dole: "Today, the Capitol is once again hosting a hallowed tradition. "The United States Congress just solemnly welcomed late friend, colleague, and leader Robert J. Dole one final time. This most distinguished soldier-statesman now lies in state at the epicenter of our democracy. "Our nation has bestowed this honor only 33 times in its histor… Continue Reading
12.09.21
McConnell Delivers Rotunda Tribute to Senator Bob Dole
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today paying tribute to Senator Bob Dole: "On April 14, 1969, Senator Bob Dole delivered his first floor speech. He said, 'the task ahead is monumental.' "And this was before Bob knew he'd end up leading a conference of 53 Senators! Years later, after he had become Leader, Bob described his Senate management challenges with his trademark wit. 'If I'd known,' he said, '… Continue Reading
12.06.21
McConnell Remarks Honoring Sen. Bob Dole
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the passing of former Senator Bob Dole: "It is hard to believe it's been 25 years since Senator Robert J. Dole took leave of the Senate. It's even harder to believe he passed away this past weekend. "Not because it comes as a shock to say goodbye to an elder statesman at age 98… but because our colleague was still so energetic, so involved, and so f… Continue Reading
11.15.21
McConnell on Senator Leahy’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 this morning's announcement from Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT): "Earlier today, our distinguished President Pro Tem, the senior Senator for Vermont, announced that he will conclude his incredible run of Senate service. Senator Leahy plans to retire at the end of next year - at the conclusion of his eighth term. "Senator Leahy has served Vermonters in the Senat… Continue Reading
08.05.21
McConnell Honors Departing Chief Counsel Andrew Ferguson
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Andrew Ferguson: "When you've served in the Senate as long as I have, you get to hire and work with a lot of talented people. And when you find rock stars, you try to hang onto them. "As a result, when a key staff member moves on, it often means reflecting on an extended Senate career of many years. Shared memories and old war stories going back ages. "An… Continue Reading
