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“While Americans are Struggling, the Democratic Leaders Have Barely Moved an Inch”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19 relief: "Stop me if the story I'm about to tell sounds familiar. "The Speaker of the House and the Democratic Leader summon President Trump's representatives to the Capitol. They meet for a long while. The Democrats emerge saying they've permitted a few millimeters of progress, but a deal is still far off, leaving millions of Americans in the lurch.… Continue Reading
08.03.20
“It’s Time for the Democratic Leadership to Get Serious About Making Law for the American People”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID relief: "Last week, the Senate Democratic Leader brought an end to the additional federal benefit for unemployed workers. Republicans tried multiple times to extend the money, including at the same dollar level that our colleague himself said he wanted. But the Democratic Leader blocked it all. "This is the dynamic on the Democratic side that killed th… Continue Reading
07.30.20
“We’ve Had Enough Empty Talk. It Is Time to Go on the Record”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks this afternoon on the Senate floor regarding the expiration of unemployment insurance: "On Monday, Republicans introduced a trillion-dollar proposal to give American families more coronavirus relief. "Most urgently, Republicans want to continue a federal supplement to state unemployment insurance, which is set to expire tomorrow. "If our Democratic colleagues had acted with the urgency that s… Continue Reading
07.30.20
With COVID-19 Assistance Set to Expire, Democrats Say ‘Let Them Eat SALT’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the HEALS Act: "On Monday, Senate Republicans released a starting proposal for another major pandemic rescue package. "Here's what we want to do: "Continue a federal supplement to unemployment benefits that is otherwise about to expire. "Send thousands of dollars more in cash to American families. "Keep funding the Paycheck Protection Program to prevent m… Continue Reading
07.29.20
McConnell on the HEALS Act: “The Country Needs Action”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the HEALS Act: "When the Senate passed the CARES Act back in March, we were trying to prepare the nation for economic paralysis and the medical battle of the century at the same time "Hospitals, healthcare providers, small businesses, and working families needed help fast. And the Senate stepped up in historic fashion. "For months, our legislation has helpe… Continue Reading
07.28.20
McConnell on the HEALS Act: “Republicans Are Ready to Govern”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the HEALS Act: "Yesterday, Senate Republicans put forward the HEALS Act - our framework for another round of historic relief for American workers and families. "Our nation stands at a challenging crossroads. We have one foot in this pandemic and one foot in the recovery. We can't go back to April, and until we have a vaccine, we can't go back to normal eithe… Continue Reading
07.27.20
McConnell Outlines Historic Relief Proposal for “An Important Crossroads in this Battle”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the HEALS Act: "COVID-19 has killed nearly 150,000 Americans. "It has caused mass layoffs on an historic scale and left 17 million people out of work. "It has thrown the lives and the trajectories of our nation's children and young adults into uncertainty. "Our nation stands now at an important crossroads in this battle. "American families' historic sacri… Continue Reading
07.21.20
Kids, Jobs, Healthcare: McConnell on Major Pillars for Next COVID-19 Proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding coronavirus legislation: "Our nation stands at a crucial midway point in our battle against this terrible virus. The heroism of healthcare professionals, essential workers, and families from coast to coast got our nation through a springtime like no other. "Communities across America put normal life on pause to buy breathing room for our medical system. We e… Continue Reading
06.30.20
McConnell Contrasts House Democrats’ “Theater” with Senate’s Seriousness on COVID-19
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19: "Yesterday, I discussed how the Senate's serious, fact-based approach to the coronavirus crisis has cut a sharp contrast with House Democrats' political theater. "Back in March, as the economic fallout from this crisis was just beginning, it fell to the Senate to write, negotiate, and pass the CARES Act. "With the House absent from Washington, Sen… Continue Reading
06.16.20
McConnell: Busy Senate and Absent House Make the Capitol a “Study in Contrasts”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations and the Great American Outdoors Act: "This week, like most weeks for a month and a half now, has brought a study in contrasts to the United States Capitol. "Over in the Democrat-led House of Representatives, the lights are off. The doors are locked. There's nobody home. "With our country facing a once-in-a-century pandemic, an historic economic … Continue Reading
06.15.20
McConnell: The Great American Outdoors Act Will “Benefit Generations to Come”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Great American Outdoors Act: "And just this week, on the floor, we will complete a major piece of legislation that will benefit generations to come. "Thanks to a number of our colleagues, particularly the junior senators from Colorado and Montana, the Senate is poised to take historic action for the future of the nation's public lands. "I haven't been t… Continue Reading
06.15.20
McConnell Highlights Senate’s Critical Work for the American People
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the week's business: "Three months ago, the first states were implementing stay-at-home orders as the new coronavirus spread through our country. "Three months ago, George Floyd was still alive and the killing of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky had just begun to reignite a national discussion around policing. "Our country has confronted what feels li… Continue Reading
06.11.20
McConnell: Great American Outdoors Act Will Protect Kentucky’s Natural Treasures and Promote Prosperity
"Over the last several weeks, major challenges have dominated the headlines on a daily basis. "Following the sacrifices Americans made to fight the coronavirus, our nation is gradually beginning to re-open. Our economy has started adding back jobs. But some states are seeing their numbers increase, the fallout for American workers remains historic, and schools, universities, and employers are still looking for smart and safe ways to step back towards normal. "The Senate is working to ensure ou… Continue Reading
06.11.20
McConnell: Great American Outdoors Act Will Protect Kentucky’s Natural Treasures and Promote Prosperity
"Over the last several weeks, major challenges have dominated the headlines on a daily basis. "Following the sacrifices Americans made to fight the coronavirus, our nation is gradually beginning to re-open. Our economy has started adding back jobs. But some states are seeing their numbers increase, the fallout for American workers remains historic, and schools, universities, and employers are still looking for smart and safe ways to step back towards normal. "The Senate is working to ensure ou… Continue Reading
06.10.20
McConnell Urges Support for Landmark Legislation to Preserve and Protect Public Lands
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Great American Outdoors Act: "Thanks to the bipartisan leadership of colleagues like Senators Daines, Gardner, Portman, Alexander, Manchin, and Warner, we are attending to legislation that will shape the future of the great American outdoors for the better. "It's fitting that the legislation before us comes with the support of such a broad, bipartisan co… Continue Reading
06.08.20
McConnell Praises the Great American Outdoors Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Great American Outdoors Act: "While the Senate remains the only chamber in this Capitol with its lights on, we are going to continue with legislative work for the country. "Today, we'll take our first vote to advance the Great American Outdoors Act, a generational bill from Senator Daines and Senator Gardner that will secure the future of our nation's na… Continue Reading
06.08.20
McConnell: Unity and Mutual Respect Will Keep Us Strong
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding peaceful protests and law enforcement: "Across our nation, the past few days have seemed to mark a turn for the better. "On Friday morning, new data showed that the economic fallout from this pandemic may have bottomed out and begun to turn around weeks earlier than had been predicted. "Instead of losing millions more jobs in the month of May, our nation ha… Continue Reading
06.04.20
McConnell Praises Continued Success of the Paycheck Protection Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Paycheck Protection Program: "Yesterday evening, the Senate passed a few targeted changes to help Senator Collins's and Senator Rubio's historic Paycheck Protection Program continue to protect American workers and small businesses through this pandemic. "Back in March, these Senate leaders hand-designed this plan to push unprecedented assistance to worki… Continue Reading
05.14.20
McConnell on COVID-19 Response: “This Half of the Capitol is Doing Our Job”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the COVID-19 response: "This pandemic is weighing heavily on the American people. "Roughly 1.4 million Americans have been infected. More than 80,000 have died. Unemployment has not been this high since World War II. "Just a few months ago, millions of hardworking men and women were thriving and optimistic. They were making big plans across kitchen tables. … Continue Reading
05.12.20
McConnell: Americans on the Front Lines Need Action
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding liability reform: "Our health care sector continues to battle the coronavirus at every level. Doctors, nurses, hospital workers, researchers, and public health leaders are working constantly to protect Americans and fight this invader. "Unfortunately, the last two months' stoppage of much of our national life was never going to permanently extinguish the vir… Continue Reading
