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McConnell: The American People Deserve to Have an Excellent Trade Deal in Place
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): "Almost exactly one year ago, the administration announced the most significant trade deal in a generation: A landmark agreement with Mexico and Canada to strengthen two of our nation's key trading relationships. The USMCA is the most consequential update of trade policy on this continent in a quarter-century. A h… Continue Reading
06.25.15
Passage of Trade Promotion Bill Underscores Congress Is Back to Work for the American People
'Passing trade wasn't the first bipartisan achievement of the new Congress. I know it won't be the last. But it's significant. It opens the door to more wins for the Middle Class as trade negotiations move forward under this President and the next one.' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the passage of bipartisan trade legislation: "The road to yesterday's win for the Middle Class on TPA was never go… Continue Reading
06.24.15
Senate Will Pass, Send President Trade Promotion Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding bipartisan trade legislation: "Yesterday's TPA vote was a long-overdue victory for the American worker and the American Middle Class. "It wasn't easy. Many thought it would never happen. We even saw corks pop in the facts-optional lobby a few weeks ago. "But that proved to be premature. "Because here's what we've always known about the legislation we'll vote to send to the … Continue Reading
06.23.15
McConnell Lauds the Advancement of Trade Promotion Authority
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the vote to advance bipartisan trade legislation: "I want to say to our colleagues this is a very important day for our country. We have demonstrated we can work together on a bipartisan basis to achieve something that is extremely important for America. Not only when we confirm this Trade Promotion Authority we will have the mechanism in place for the President to finalize an… Continue Reading
06.23.15
McConnell Urges Senate Support on Trade Bill Vote Today
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding bipartisan trade legislation: "Yesterday, the Senate's top Democrat on trade announced his support for the bipartisan trade legislation we'll vote on today. "It adds to the renewed momentum we're seeing for America's workers. "It's showing that Democrats can join with Republicans to knock down unfair international barriers that discriminate against America's Middle Class - b… Continue Reading
06.22.15
McConnell Optimistic Trade Bills Will Reach President’s Desk This Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging continued bipartisan cooperation on trade: "When it comes to keeping the American people safe, there are many things Congress can do. "Encouraging reform at the TSA is one important step. But so is leading on trade. "President Obama's own Secretary of Defense recently said that the trade legislation before us was as important to him 'as another aircraft carrier.' But, he cautio… Continue Reading
06.18.15
McConnell Outlines Path Forward on Trade
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the way forward on trade: "Following today's encouraging vote in the House, I'd like to update the Senate on where we stand with trade. "First, a brief look back to how we got where we are today. "Back in April, the Finance Committee came together to advance four trade bills on a big bipartisan vote "It was everyone's goal then to consider all of those bills and to begin th… Continue Reading
05.22.15
Senate Working to Pass Trade Promotion, FISA and Highway Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging passage of bipartisan trade legislation: "I'm glad the Senate voted yesterday to take another step forward on the important trade legislation before us. "This bill represents an opportunity for Republicans and Democrats to stand strong, together, for the Middle Class. "So I hope our friends across the aisle will allow us to seize it. I'm optimistic. "We all know that trade is im… Continue Reading
05.21.15
McConnell Urges Cooperation on Trade Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor calling for cooperation on the bipartisan trade legislation: "I'm very happy the Senate has decided to take another step forward on this very important initiative, not only of the President but of the Majority Party as well. I thank the folks on the other side who are also similarly inclined. "And let me just make it clear that Senator Hatch and Senator Wyden have done a terrific job o… Continue Reading
05.20.15
Trade Promotion Bill Will Help Spur Better Jobs, Higher Wages and a Stronger Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging cooperation on bipartisan trade legislation: "Yesterday, Senator Warner, a Democrat, and Senator Ernst, a Republican, joined me in hosting a press conference with small-business owners on the benefits of trade for entrepreneurs. "I thank them both for coming. I thank Senator Warner in particular for helping to lead his party on the issue. "We were joined by small-business owners … Continue Reading
05.20.15
McConnell Calls For Bipartisan Cooperation, Additional Trade Amendments
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding bipartisan trade legislation: "We have been working in good faith over the last several days to set up debate and votes on amendments from both sides of the aisle. "We've had some success. The bill managers, Sens. Hatch and Wyden worked together on the votes we've had, and so far have worked to get an additional seven amendments pending. "Sadly, there has been an objection f… Continue Reading
05.19.15
Approval of Trade Promotion Authority Is a Vote for American Workers, Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding a bipartisan 21st century American trade agenda: "Today we'll continue our work on the trade legislation before us. "I know Senators on both sides are eager to offer amendments to it. Yesterday was a good start. We voted on a few amendments, and we got a half-dozen more pending. But we need to keep the ball moving. So let me again encourage members of both parties to offer tho… Continue Reading
05.18.15
Senate Agenda This Week to Focus on Trade, FISA and Highway Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor outlining the week ahead: "Thursday's vote to open this debate on trade was important for our country. It brought Middle Class families one step closer to the increased American exports and American trade jobs our economy needs. "It took a lot of work to get us this far. It's going to take a lot more to bring these American jobs over the finish line. "Cooperation from both sides of th… Continue Reading
05.14.15
Keeping Poison Pills Out of Trade Bill a Positive Step For Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding 21st century American trade agenda: "I was glad to see our Democrat friends accept our path forward on trade yesterday. "Under our plan, the Senate will avoid the poison pills that had been floated in favor of the very type of bipartisan approach we've been advocating for all along. It follows regular order. It allows Senators to express themselves without endangering more Ame… Continue Reading
05.13.15
Senate Democrats Accept Leader McConnell’s Bipartisan Path Forward on Trade
'The plan I'm about to offer will follow the regular order on the trade bill, while also allowing Senators the opportunity to take votes on the customs and preferences bills - in a way that will not imperil the increased American exports and American trade jobs we need. We would then turn to the trade bill with TPA and TAA as the base bill, and open the floor to amendments as I've suggested all week. It's reasonable.' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the foll… Continue Reading
05.13.15
Path Forward on Bipartisan Trade Bill ‘Still on the Table,’ Says McConnell
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today urging Senate Democrats to stop blocking a bipartisan discussion on a 21st century American trade agenda: "It was quite something to watch President Obama's party vote to filibuster his top domestic legislative priority yesterday. "It left pretty much everyone scratching their heads. "The Democrat Leader made clear yesterday that he was not interested in debating the 'merits of th… Continue Reading
05.12.15
McConnell: Door Remains Open for a Path Forward on Bipartisan Trade Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Senate Democrats filibuster of a bipartisan trade bill: "What we just saw here is pretty shocking. "There are always limits to what can be accomplished when the American people choose divided government. "But it doesn't mean Washington shouldn't work toward bipartisan solutions that make sense for our country. "Trade offers a perfect opportunity to do just that. "We on… Continue Reading
05.12.15
McConnell Urges Senate to Begin Debate on Bipartisan Trade Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging Senators to start debate on a 21st Century American trade agenda: "The Senate will have the opportunity this afternoon to open the legislative process for a broad, 21st Century American trade agenda. "Let me remind Senators that the vote we're taking today is not a vote to approve or disprove of Trade Promotion Authority. In fact, the bill we'd be voting to proceed to is simply … Continue Reading
05.11.15
McConnell Discusses Senate Getting Back to Work, Previews Trade and Iran Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding an active Senate: "I took a trip up to Boston this weekend to address the Kennedy Institute. It was a unique experience. "I was there - in a full-scale representation of the Senate chamber - to discuss how the real Senate is beginning to get back to work. "I explained how committees are working again, so Senators can have more of a stake in the legislative process. "I expla… Continue Reading
05.07.15
Passage of Bipartisan Trade Bill Would Enhance U.S. Economic Leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act: "On the topic of aggressive campaigns in pursuit of expansion and intimidation, there are several other countries that come to mind around the world. "China, for one. "China is determined to dominate its neighbors. "China wants to diminish American influence in the Pacific. "And China wants to substitu… Continue Reading
