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McConnell Calls for Immediate Passage of Important National Security Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020: "Yesterday, the House of Representatives did come together around a bipartisan agreement to renew some critical national security tools. "The USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020 will reauthorize key authorities granted to intelligence and national security professionals under the Foreign Intelligence Surveilla… Continue Reading
03.12.20
McConnell: Republicans Ready to Work with Democrats on Serious Solutions to Help our Nation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the coronavirus: "Last night, President Trump addressed the nation on the broader, ongoing effort to slow and mitigate the spread of the virus on American soil. "As I've noted here on the floor, the administration's early, proactive measures to repatriate U.S. citizens and restrict travel from China bought more time for public health professionals to prepare… Continue Reading
03.12.20
McConnell Updates Senate on Non-Official Access to the Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the suspension of public tours and non-official access to the Capitol complex: "This morning, the Senate and House Sergeants at Arms announced the suspension of public tours and non-official access to the Capitol complex, beginning at the close of business today and running through the end of March. "Their decision was made in close consultation with the Att… Continue Reading
03.11.20
McConnell on Election Security: We Must Stay Vigilant
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding election security: 'Yesterday, both the House and the Senate were briefed by top intelligence community officials on the state of ongoing efforts to protect the security of American elections. 'I was glad that so many members took advantage of the chance to hear directly from the experts. This issue is very important. And it is bad for our democracy that som… Continue Reading
03.11.20
McConnell on Coronavirus: This Should Not Be a Time for Partisan Bickering
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding coronavirus: 'Yesterday, President Trump visited the Capitol to discuss the ongoing efforts to fight the new coronavirus and its growing footprint here in the United States. 'As Vice President Pence, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and the other administration experts related in their briefing yesterday, we should expect the number of cases to continue to climb throughou… Continue Reading
03.10.20
“Let’s Focus on Fighting Foreign Interference, Not Fighting Each Other”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding election security: 'This afternoon, all senators will have the opportunity to attend a briefing on election security from administration experts who tackle the issue every day. 'The FBI director, the acting Secretary of Homeland Security, General Nakasone of the NSA and Cybercommand, the Director of Counterintelligence at the DNI, and a number of other senio… Continue Reading
03.10.20
McConnell on Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Domestic Energy: “Let’s Get This Done”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding energy legislation: 'This week, we have the opportunity to pass major legislation to strengthen domestic energy. Chairman Murkowski, Senator Manchin, and the Energy and Natural Resources Committee have assembled a strong, bipartisan bill. I look forward to passing it. 'I was disappointed yesterday when the Senate failed to advance the legislation and clear a… Continue Reading
03.10.20
McConnell Offers Update on Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the coronavirus: 'Yesterday evening, the President, the Vice President, and their task force offered an extensive public briefing on ongoing efforts to combat this new virus which has spread from China throughout the world. 'As the director of the CDC explained, officials are now tracking more than 500 cases across the country. Nationwide, the risk to any in… Continue Reading
03.09.20
McConnell Urges Support for Bipartisan American Energy Innovation Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the American Energy Innovation Act: 'On the Senate floor, we'll pick up where we left off last week: Considering a comprehensive set of updates to the way our nation approaches energy efficiency, security, and innovation. 'As Chairman Murkowski pointed out last week, it's been about 12 years since the last such package. And since then, America's energy secto… Continue Reading
03.09.20
McConnell: Bipartisan Coronavirus Funding Will Support Kentucky and All 50 States
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the coronavirus: 'Our nation is continuing to confront the public health challenge posed by the new coronavirus. 'Right now, as Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health reminds us, the risk that any individual American will contract the disease currently remains low. This is not a time for fear. It is a time to continue calmly scaling up the se… Continue Reading
03.05.20
McConnell Defends Judicial Independence Following “Reckless” Schumer Comments
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Supreme Court: 'A few weeks ago, I spoke on this floor about a dangerous trend that threatens our self-government. 'I explained how some in the Democratic Party appear more interested in attacking the institutions of our government than in working within them. How Democrats increasingly respond to political disappointments with extreme claims that our sy… Continue Reading
03.04.20
McConnell: Bipartisan Energy Legislation Will Create Better Policy and Regulatory Conditions for American Workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Chairman Murkowski's bipartisan energy legislation: 'In the meantime, the Senate will continue considering an important package of comprehensive energy legislation. For the first time in more than a decade, we're looking at a thorough update to the laws governing innovation, security, and workforce development across the American energy sector. 'As Chairman … Continue Reading
03.04.20
McConnell Provides Update on Supplemental Funding to Combat the Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the coronavirus: 'Last week, I described how Congress could quickly secure supplemental funding to combat the coronavirus. The way to secure these urgently-needed resources with speed and certainty was to forego partisan posturing, forego micromanagement at the leadership level, and let bipartisan appropriators do their work. 'Since then, Chairman Shelby, Se… Continue Reading
03.03.20
Leader McConnell Speaks at AIPAC Policy Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered remarks at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy conference today. The following are Leader McConnell's remarks as delivered: 'Good morning. Well, it's great to be here again this year. For starters, I need to thank the leaders here today who work constantly so that our nation continues to stand with our friends - today, tomorrow, and together. Betsy Berns Korn. Mort Fridman. Howard Kohr. I tha… Continue Reading
03.03.20
McConnell Speaks on the American Energy Innovation Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the American Energy Innovation Act: 'This week, the Senate has a good opportunity to update the laws governing the way we harness and deploy America's tremendous domestic energy resources. It's been well over a decade since the last time comprehensive energy legislation was signed into federal law. 'But following our overwhelming vote yesterday to proceed to… Continue Reading
03.02.20
McConnell Welcomes Conditions-Based Approach to Afghanistan Peace Talks
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Afghanistan: 'On Saturday, President Trump announced a new agreement with the Taliban that is designed to promote a peaceful end to the civil war in Afghanistan. 'First and foremost, we must recognize the brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces. Hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops have deployed to Afghanistan since our national security compelled us in… Continue Reading
03.02.20
McConnell on Bipartisan Coronavirus Funding: “The Senate’s Immediate Role is Clear”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the coronavirus, COVID-19: 'The new coronavirus, or COVID-19, continued to capture headlines over the weekend. News of the first American deaths related to the disease confirm this is a public health challenge that is upon us. 'The Senate's immediate role is clear: We need to support the federal, state, and local public health officials and healthcare profes… Continue Reading
02.27.20
Leader McConnell Speaks in Tribute to Secretary for the Majority Laura Dove
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor paying tribute to trusted advisor and friend, Laura Dove, for her many years of Senate service: 'Earlier this week I said that paying tribute to departing Senate staff is one of my favorite and least favorite things to do, simultaneously. 'So I'm especially unhappy to be back at it again today. 'There is almost nobody in this institution with whom I have worked more… Continue Reading
02.27.20
McConnell Discusses Supplemental Funding to Combat Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the new coronavirus, COVID-19: 'The continued spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, has the world on notice. 'Here in the United States, we are fortunate not to be facing an immediate crisis. In response to early reports of the outbreak, the Administration began monitoring efforts and enacted common-sense travel restrictions to help blunt and delay the s… Continue Reading
02.25.20
Leader McConnell Pays Tribute to Jay Khosla
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor thanking trusted advisor and friend, Jay Khosla, for his years of Senate service : 'I have a duty this morning that somehow ranks among my favorite activities and least favorite activities simultaneously. 'The good news is I get to recognize a key member of my staff who I've come to know and admire a great deal. 'The bad news is the occasion: This week, after 15 year… Continue Reading
