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McConnell To Biden Admin. On China: Put ‘Actions Over Words’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding competition with China: “As I’ve discussed this week, competition with China is a global proposition. But increasingly, the Biden Administration’s approach to the PRC reflects a faulty assessment of the challenges this competition presents. “A few weeks ago, the Secretary of Commerce visited Beijing to tend the ‘soft power’ of American businesses in China.… Continue Reading
09.20.23
President Biden’s Hesitation Hinders Support For Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: “Yesterday, President Biden told the world we would support Ukraine’s fight, quote, ‘as long as it takes.’ “Unfortunately, for all his lofty rhetoric about Ukraine, the President’s actual approach to Russia’s escalation - his passive, indecisive leadership - has risked prolonging the war and jeopardized public support for our efforts. In some case… Continue Reading
09.18.23
McConnell: Biden Iran Policy ‘Incentivizing Tehran’s Bad Behavior’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Iran: “Today, five American hostages are on their way home from unjust detention in Iran. “Unfortunately, the deal that secured their release may very well be the latest example of President Biden rewarding and incentivizing Tehran’s bad behavior. Over the past two and a half years, the Administration’s weakness and desperation have emboldened a massive st… Continue Reading
09.14.23
U.S. Allies Buy American, Strengthen Collective Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding investments in in the U.S. defense industrial base: “America’s example and the threats posed by Russia and China are leading major allies and partners in Europe and Asia to step up their commitments to collective security and dramatically increase investments in their own defense. “It’s worth pointing out once again that the United States is not shoulderin… Continue Reading
09.13.23
Security Assistance Drives Investment In American Industry, Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding America’s defense industrial base: “America’s defense industrial base is in the middle of an historic transformation. “This is something Republicans have been working toward for years. It’s good news for America’s national security. In fact, it’s essential for our strategic competition with communist China. And today, I’d like to talk a bit more about what… Continue Reading
09.12.23
McConnell: Ukraine Aid Subject To “Unprecedented” Oversight
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding aid to Ukraine: “I’ve spoken in recent days about the most common arguments deployed against U.S. assistance to the fight against Putin in Ukraine. And how they fall short. Today, I’d like to address the misconception that America’s lethal aid lacks necessary accountability and protections against misuse. “The United States probably has a deeper understand… Continue Reading
09.11.23
McConnell: Helping Defend Ukraine ‘Obviously In America’s Self-Interest’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: “As I discussed last week, skeptics of American leadership like to hang their hats on the notion that support for Ukraine somehow saps our ability to compete with and deter communist China. “This view does not hold up to serious scrutiny. “For one thing, the patina of hawkishness on China is too often just a mask for isolationism. “If critics of… Continue Reading
09.07.23
McConnell Highlights Investments in American Defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the U.S. defense industrial base: “The loudest critics of American assistance to Ukraine tend to rest their case of three dubious claims. “First, that somehow our support for Ukraine is a distraction from China - when in fact there are many reasons to believe the opposite. “Second, that there is no accountability of lethal U.S. assistance - when in fact, … Continue Reading
09.06.23
Now Is Not The Time To Shirk Commitments To National Defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national defense : “I’d like to begin today by quoting a concise assessment of threats facing the United States and our interests. “Quote: ‘A central continuity in history is the contest for power. (…) Three main sets of challengers - the revisionist powers of China and Russia, the rogue states of Iran and North Korea, and transnational threat organizatio… 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
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
06.20.23
NDAA Is Essential To Deterring Chinese Aggression
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security: “Over the weekend, the Secretary of State traveled to Beijing and engaged senior Chinese officials, including Xi Jinping, in meetings intended to reduce between our countries. “Managing and reducing tensions with America’s adversaries is a typical responsibility for the Secretary of State. But this isn’t nec… Continue Reading
06.13.23
McConnell: U.S. and NATO Allies Must Stand Together Against Global Threats
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security: “This week, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg is in Washington at an important time for the trans-Atlantic alliance. The Secretary General deserves tremendous credit for his tireless efforts over nearly a decade at the helm. “He has helped major allies wake up to growing threats from ISIS, Putin’s Russia, and the… Continue Reading
06.12.23
Aid to Ukraine is an Investment in America’s Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: “Public reports indicate that the armed forces of Ukraine have begun their long-planned counteroffensive in earnest. Having blunted Putin’s unprovoked escalation last year, Ukraine is aiming to drive Russian forces back and out of occupied Ukrainian territory on multiple fronts. “Reaching this point in the conflict is of co… Continue Reading
06.06.23
“Keeping America Safe, Keeping America Fed, and Keeping the Lights On”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senate business and national defense: “Last week, the Senate passed an agreement that preserved America’s full faith and credit and began to rein in Democrats’ runaway spending. “But the Senate’s work is far from over. Today, with the threat of economic crisis behind us, it’s time for the Senate to focus its full a… Continue Reading
05.18.23
U.S., Allies Must Equip Ukraine to Win
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: "This week, some of America's closest European allies have continued preparations to equip Ukraine with new weapons ahead of a planned counteroffensive, including long-range cruise missiles and American-made fighter aircraft that would require authorization from the United States. "As President Biden meets in Japan with our strongest economic part… Continue Reading
05.17.23
Time For President Biden To Display Real American Leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security: "Yesterday, at my urging, Biden Administration officials held a briefing for our colleagues on the growing challenge Iran poses to America's allies, our interests, and our own personnel. "The list of threats from Tehran is long and growing. "The IRGC continues to harass commercial vessels in the Arabian Gulf. They arm and equip the Hout… 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
02.16.23
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
01.24.23
McConnell: Ukraine Assistance Must Aim at Victory
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: "It's been almost a full year since Vladimir Putin escalated Russia's brutal war against Ukraine. "Nearly nine years since he began his military effort to take over the sovereign country in early 2014. "And Putin's non-military efforts to meddle in Ukraine, undermine it, and control its population long predated that. "It's been fifteen years sin… Continue Reading
