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Courts Slap Down Democrats’ Lawless Power Grabs
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: "This week, I've been discussing the historic term the Supreme Court just concluded - the most consequential and pro-Constitution term since Brown overturned Plessy almost 70 years ago. "Back in 2015, in one fell swoop, the Obama-Biden Administration took aim at domestic energy production, harmed the separation of powers, and attacked th… Continue Reading
07.13.22
Democrats’ Runaway Inflation Hits Another 40-Year High
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the economy: "This morning, this all-Democrat government produced yet another absolutely terrible inflation report. "Inflation during the month of June shattered the experts' predictions. We are at 9.1% annual inflation. "Yet another fresh 40-year high. The most out-of-control inflation that American families have seen since the early 1980s. "Food costs … Continue Reading
07.12.22
Landmark Wins for Religious Freedom at the 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: "Yesterday, I discussed the Supreme Court's historic, courageous, and correct decision in Dobbs. But that landmark case was only part of the most consequential Supreme Court term in almost 70 years, since Brown overturned Plessy in 1954. "For example, in the space of one week, the Court took two huge leaps forward for religious liberty. … Continue Reading
07.12.22
As Inflation Hammers Small Businesses, Democrats Float Huge Small Business Tax Hike
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the economy: "We all know inflation and the economy are the biggest problems facing Americans today. "The New York Times released a poll yesterday showing a full 93% of working-age Americans are dissatisfied with the state of our economy. "We are a big and diverse country. 93% of Americans hardly ever agree on anything. But Democrats are unifying the coun… Continue Reading
07.11.22
Democrats Want to Tax Working Americans into Recession
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the economy: "'People have literally become poorer, by any concept, over the last year… It should not be a mystery why people are worried.' "That was top liberal economist, Jason Furman, last month. And he was right on both counts. "Democrats' reckless inflationary spending has already slapped what amounts to a gigantic tax hike on working American… Continue Reading
07.11.22
The Supreme Court Corrected an Egregious Moral and Legal Mistake
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: "Since the Senate was last in session, our nation's highest Court finished its term. "It was an absolutely historic series of victories for the American people and for the Constitution. The single best Supreme Court term in nearly 70 years, since Brown v. Board overturned Plessy in 1954. "For the first time in modern history, there is a… 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
06.23.22
Historic Border Crisis a “Clear and Direct Symptom of Failed Leadership”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding immigration: "In 2021, on President Biden's watch, each monthly total for illegal migrant apprehensions was higher than the same month's number the previous year. "The same thing's happening in 2022. Every month has topped the total from 12 months prior. "In fact, this past May didn't just eclipse May of 2021. It set a new all-time record. "Border Patrol… Continue Reading
06.23.22
House Must Pass Urgent Funding to Protect Supreme Court Justices and Staff
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: "Speaking of public safety, as the Supreme Court prepares to issue its final opinions of the term, far-left activists are openly calling for riots and violence in the streets. "For months, many of the country's most prominent Democrats have indulged in reckless talk and irresponsible rhetoric, fanning the flames of fear and rage among th… Continue Reading
06.23.22
Senate Bill Makes Schools Safer While Protecting the Second Amendment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding safer communities: "The American people do not have to choose between safer schools and the Constitution. And neither does the U.S. Senate. "The American people want their constitutional rights protected and their kids to be safe in school. They want both those things at once. "And that is just what the bill before the Senate will help accomplish. "Thank… Continue Reading
06.22.22
The Biden Administration Must Protect Americans and Defend the Rule of Law
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: "Speaking of safer communities, it would be nice if Attorney General Garland and the Department of Justice could do their jobs and enforce the federal laws that Congress already has on the books. "For example: It is currently illegal, right now, to join a mob protesting outside the private family home of a federal judge, including Supreme Co… Continue Reading
06.22.22
Inflationary Gas Tax Gimmick Won’t Hide Democrats’ Policy Failures
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the gas tax gimmick: "This morning, the Biden Administration announced another ineffective stunt to mask the effects of Democrats' war on affordable American energy: Calling for a holiday in the federal gas tax. "This ineffective stunt will join President Biden's other ineffective stunt on gas prices: emptying out the Strategic Petroleum Reserve that we ne… Continue Reading
06.22.22
Making Schools Safer and Protecting the Second Amendment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding safe communities: "Yesterday, the Senate took a big step toward an important bipartisan bill to prevent mass murders, make schools safer, and protect the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. "A bipartisan group led by Senator Cornyn has put together a package of commonsense and popular solutions to make these horrific incidents less likely. And… Continue Reading
06.21.22
Huge Democrat Tax Hikes — In This Economy?
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding inflation: "A little more than two years ago, with Republican policies in place, American workers and families were enjoying one of the best economic moments in a generation. "Unemployment was at a 50-year low. Inflation was very low at the same time. Our economy was growing robustly and workers were reaping the benefits: Real wages were climbing. In fact,… Continue Reading
06.16.22
Biden Administration’s Anti-Energy Policies Are Fueling Inflation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding energy policy: "Tomorrow, President Biden will host the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate. "Meanwhile, working Americans will continue to face the consequences of his disastrous energy and climate policies. "While President Biden and his team have declared a holy war on America's domestic production, average gas prices have soared to over $5. By… Continue Reading
06.16.22
Democrats May Have Inflated America Toward a Recession
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding stagflation: "Before Democrats dumped $2 trillion on the economy last year, experts warned that such reckless spending would not just raise prices for working families, but could also trigger a full-on recession. "In February of 2021, for example, a prominent economist testified right here on Capitol Hill that Democrats' runaway spending might back the Fed… Continue Reading
06.15.22
Biden Administration Ignoring Political Violence and Intimidation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding political violence: "Yesterday marked five years since the attempted assassination of numerous Congressmen on a baseball field across the river. The perpetrator was a far-left activist who double-checked that it was Republicans on the field before he started shooting. "Five years on, political violence and threats are again making national headlines. The f… Continue Reading
06.15.22
Democrats’ Inflation Costing Families Hundreds of Dollars Per Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding inflation: "American families are being crushed by a giant, backdoor inflation tax. And it's been fueled in large part by Democrats' huge mistakes. "Month after month, families pick up the newspaper or flip on the television and hear that Democrats' inflation is setting new 40-year records. "Month after month, families find themselves shelling out hundred… Continue Reading
06.14.22
Soft-on-Crime Prosecutors Are Creating More Victims
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 few months ago, from this desk, I talked about the results of a recall election in San Francisco. "In February, a multi-lingual, multi-ethnic coalition in San Francisco stood up for common sense and ejected three members of the far-left school board that had prioritized woke lunacy over the basics of education. "Well, last week, those sa… Continue Reading
