Remarks
U.S. Must Learn From Ukraine Crisis and Invest in Real, Robust Defense Growth
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine and National Defense: "The latest news from Ukraine confirms that our friends need more robust weaponry, and fast. "'Outgunned Ukraine Needs More Weapons Fast as Russia Advances, Officials Say.' "'Ukraine Pleads For Weapons, Saying Russia Has Much More Artillery.' "The people of Ukraine have inspired the world with their resilience. But resisting… Continue Reading
06.13.22
Important Bipartisan Veterans’ Bill Deserves Bipartisan Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the PACT Act: "The Senate is in the middle of processing major legislation to expand healthcare access for veterans exposed to toxic substances in the line of duty. "Doing right by our vets is a bipartisan priority. An 86-vote majority of us voted to begin processing this bill a few days back, myself included. "This legislation is not a minor fix; it is a… Continue Reading
06.13.22
Democrats’ Runaway Inflation Is Still Getting Worse
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding inflation: "Runaway inflation has pushed workers and families to the breaking point. "According to one recent poll, nearly 60 percent of Americans are making an effort to drive less and cut back on electricity use. "3 in 4 are pinching their budgets for food and entertainment outside the home. And two-thirds are bracing for prices to climb even higher in … Continue Reading
06.09.22
Botched Afghanistan Retreat Has Weakened Our Fight Against Terrorism
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding foreign policy: "One year ago yesterday, the Biden Administration announced its withdrawal from Afghanistan had reached a halfway point. "Analysis after analysis has confirmed what was clear to many of us in real time: "The President's shoddy plans for a reckless pull-out were doomed to disaster from the start. "Back in February, an Army investigation fo… Continue Reading
06.09.22
“A Disgraceful Dereliction of Duty”: Democrats Block Steps to Protect Justices
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: "Two years ago, the Senate Democratic Leader stood on the steps of the Supreme Court and threatened two Justices by name. 'You will pay the price,' he shouted. 'You won't know what hit you.' "A month ago, after the precedent-breaking leak of a draft opinion, top Democrats intensified the reckless talk. "Hillary Clinton said the Court wa… Continue Reading
06.08.22
Inflation Hitting Americans from Farm to Table
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding inflation: "Rising food prices have been one of the most relentless and painful aspects of the historic inflation unfolding on Democrats' watch. "One year ago, President Biden's White House bragged that the cost of an Independence Day cookout would be sixteen cents cheaper than the year before. Well, in the past year, food prices have jumped more than 9%. … Continue Reading
06.08.22
McConnell: House Democrats Must Immediately Stop Blocking Supreme Court Security Bill
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: "First, just moments ago, the Washington Post published an extremely disturbing report. "According to the reports, a man in his mid-20s was stopped near the home of a Supreme Court Justice carrying a weapon and burglary tools. "He reportedly told police he intended to murder the Justice. "Reportedly he indicated he was angry at the dec… Continue Reading
06.07.22
Aid For Ukraine is an Investment In U.S. National Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: "Last month, by an overwhelming, bipartisan margin, the Senate approved a package of urgent assistance to Ukraine. "Then, over the Memorial Day state work period, our friends on the front lines marked their 100th day of resisting the latest stab of Russian aggression. "As colleagues and I can attest from our visit with President Zelensky and his … Continue Reading
06.07.22
Soaring Gas Prices, Runaway Energy Costs, and Dependence on China
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding energy: "In 2019, while running for the White House, President Biden made a public promise: 'I guarantee you we're going to end fossil fuels.' "Once in office, he wasted no time starting down that path. And working families are paying the price. "During the previous Administration, under Republican policies, our nation became a net exporter of oil for the… Continue Reading
06.06.22
Democrats’ Historic Inflation Is Failing Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding inflation: "Last week, we paused to honor the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation and in defense of our freedoms. "For families across America, the long holiday weekend also kicked off the excitement of summer traditions. But unfortunately, a year and a half into the failed policies of this all-Democrat government, e… 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
05.26.22
Democrats’ Economy: Harder to Fill the Tank, Harder to Get By
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding inflation: "In America, inflation has topped 5% every month for the past year. The consumer price index continues to hover at levels our economy hasn't seen in four decades. "And as we head into Memorial Day weekend, the American people have become reluctant experts in its painful, real-life effects. "The average working family is now spending the equival… Continue Reading
05.25.22
Democrats’ Radical Nominees Will Make Families’ Problems Worse
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations: "Gas prices have set new all-time record highs every day for more than two weeks. Overall inflation is the worst it's been in more than 40 years. And the Biden Administration is preparing to follow their botched Afghanistan retreat with a disastrous nuclear deal that would help Iran and hurt America. "But this week, the Senate Democratic major… Continue Reading
05.25.22
“Our Country Is Sickened and Outraged” by Uvalde Murders
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas: "Our country is sickened and outraged by the senseless evil that struck Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas yesterday. "According to early reports from authorities, it appears that a deranged young man tried to murder his own grandmother, then crashed his car, and then ran into an elementary school and began killing.… Continue Reading
05.24.22
Democrats’ Big Lie Runs Into Reality
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding voting laws: "Five months ago, Democrats and the media were saying the sky was falling because of some states' mainstream voting laws. "Georgia passed a voting law that was more open than the rules on the books in blue states like New York and Delaware. "Texas passed a law that switched off some one-time COVID exceptions like keeping polls open in the mid… Continue Reading
05.24.22
“Biden Plan” Has Bought Americans Historic Hardships
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding inflation: "On the campaign trail, Candidate Biden made some big promises for America's economic recovery. His campaign published 'The Biden Plan to revitalize Main Street and invest in small businesses' and another 'to give America's working families the tools, choices, and freedom they need to build back better.' "So, just how have working families and s… Continue Reading
05.19.22
Record High Gas Prices Reflect Democrats’ Misunderstanding
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding gas prices: "Today, the average price that American families pay for regular unleaded set an all-time high for the tenth day in a row. Ten straight days of record-breaking gas prices. "Getting to work, running errands, driving to church, visiting loved ones, hitting the highway for a modest family vacation - all of it costs 88% more at the pump today than … Continue Reading
05.19.22
McConnell Co-Hosts Finnish and Swedish Leaders in the Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding NATO: "Last weekend, I was honored to meet with the leaders of Sweden and Finland in their capitals and discuss their pursuit of membership in NATO. "Senators Collins, Cornyn, Barrasso and I visited Stockholm and Helsinki just as their elected governments were preparing to take the historic step of applying for NATO membership. "It will be a further honor… Continue Reading
05.19.22
“Bipartisan Landslide” Will Show Supporting Ukraine Serves Key American Interests
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: "Today, the Senate will approve more lethal assistance for Ukraine. And it's going to be a bipartisan landslide. "As a matter of moral principle, the United States is proud to support a sovereign democracy's self-defense. Innocent Ukrainians have been subjected to wanton cruelty. "But aid for Ukraine goes far beyond charity. The future of America… Continue Reading
05.18.22
America’s Partners in Asia Know Ukraine’s Future Will Impact Theirs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: "The Ukrainian people's fight to repel Russian invaders from their sovereign territory has been inspiring. The world has watched Ukraine respond to gut-wrenching violence with bravery and unity. "I encouraged President Biden to do more to strengthen Ukraine and NATO's defenses in advance, so as to deter Putin and improve Ukraine's initial ability … Continue Reading
