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Soft-On-Crime Democrats Make Law Enforcement’s Job Tougher
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding violent crime: “In cities across America, soft-on-crime policies are making the tough job of law enforcement even tougher. “Earlier this month, President Biden declared that, ‘Americans are safer from violent crime today than a year ago.’ But even a quick look around our nation’s capital shows that crime in many American cities is still unacceptably high. … Continue Reading
04.16.24
McConnell: “Americans Know That Stable Prices And Basic Safety Shouldn’t Be Much To Expect From Their Leaders”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding inflation and crime: “Last week, cumulative inflation since President Biden took office hit 19.4%. “Since January 2021, gas prices are up 47.8%. Car repair costs have increased 6.7%. And in barely two years, car insurance premiums have increased, listen to this, 45.8%. “Americans know that stable prices and basic safety shouldn’t be much to expect from th… Continue Reading
01.25.24
Democrats Confront Americans With High Prices And Surging Violent Crime
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding inflation and crime: “Yesterday, President Biden offered an eerily honest assessment of the state of the union. ‘We’re fundamentally changing the economy in this country, and everyone’s getting a little worried about it…’ “I don’t say this very often, but the President is right about that. “The historic inflation brought on by Washington Democrats’ reckle… Continue Reading
01.11.24
New Year, Same Soft-On-Crime Blue Cities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding crime: “Residents of blue cities across America likely began the new year with a simple wish for the Democrats charged with keeping them safe - that this year would be the year they finally get serious about addressing violent crime. “Unfortunately, if our nation’s capital is any indication, 2024 is already off to a bleak start. Just three days into the ye… Continue Reading
11.06.23
Rising Violent Crime Includes Spike In Anti-Semitic Hate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding anti-Semitic violence: “While the United States and our allies face terrorist and authoritarian violence abroad, the American people continue to face waves of unchecked violence here at home. “Just last month, a member of our colleague Senator Britt’s staff was robbed at gunpoint right outside of her apartment building. Thankfully, this young woman was not… Continue Reading
10.04.23
Even Democrats Begin To Realize That Bidenomics Is Failing
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the economy: “I spoke yesterday about the list of urgent and unfinished business Congress has to address in the coming weeks. We’ll start with resuming our work on full-year appropriations - to invest in critical infrastructure, take care of America’s farmers, and continue modernizing our military to contend with adversaries like China. “But we’ll also nee… Continue Reading
10.03.23
McConnell to Soft-On-Crime Democrats: Americans Deserve To Feel Safe
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senate business: “I’d like to begin today by welcoming our newest colleague, Senator Laphonza Butler of California. “As the Senate continues to mourn our late friend and colleague, Dianne Feinstein, I know the people of California are grateful for Senator Butler’s willingness to serve. “And I know our colleagues join me in welcoming her. “Now, on another… Continue Reading
09.11.23
Liberal Democrats’ Soft-On-Crime Policies Have Americans Living In Fear
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding crime: “Violent crime in some American cities has grown so rampant, even the local media are struggling to keep up. “Last month, a Chicago news crew was filming a story about armed robbery when they themselves became the victims of an armed robbery! This is a city where Democrats recently swapped out a mayor who famously refused to let law enforcement do t… Continue Reading
07.13.23
Americans Deserve To Feel Safe In Their Own Streets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding crime: “Across the country, surges in violent crime and deadly drugs have forced businesses to board up and working Americans to think twice about the cities where they’ve chosen to raise their families. “And while repeat offenders are increasingly turned loose to run up longer rap sheets, victims of senseless violence are usually g… Continue Reading
05.18.23
Senate Backs the Blue, Rejects Anti-Police Radicalism
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding crime: "As our nation observes Police Week, cities across America continue to grapple with a rising tide of violent crime. And our nation's capital is no exception. "This year, Washington has already endured the deadliest first four months of any year in the last decade. "Motor vehicle theft in the District is already up 115% from this time last year. "A… Continue Reading
05.15.23
McConnell Honors Law Enforcement Officers During National Police Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding National Police Week and crime: "This week, thousands of law enforcement officers have gathered in Washington to honor their fallen brothers and sisters in blue. "Every year since 1962, Peace Officers Memorial Day has called our nation to pay special tribute to heroic men and women in our communities who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe. "… Continue Reading
05.11.23
McConnell on Title 42 and President Biden’s Border Failures
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding security at the southern border: "The Biden Administration's reckless policies have created chaos on our southern border. And further mistakes from the Democrats are taking things from very bad to even worse. "For more than two years now, President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas have proven they are either incapable, unwilling, or uninterested in defending a… Continue Reading
04.25.23
It’s Past Time for President Biden to Negotiate with Speaker McCarthy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the economy: "For over two years, the Biden Administration has failed to attend to some of the most basic governing duties. "Stable prices, secure borders, and safe streets are three of the most fundamental responsibilities that a government owes its people. "But Washington Democrats neglected the basics for their pet priorities. "They spent trillions of… Continue Reading
03.08.23
President Biden’s Flip-Flop on D.C. Crime Bill is Too Little, Too Late
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding law and order: "A man stabbed to death in a public library. "A woman kidnapped and mugged in broad daylight. "A construction worker assaulted by suspects who fled in a stolen car. "That's just a small sampling of life in Washington D.C. in recent months. "Carjackings and car thefts have become a daily routine. Homicides are racking up at a rate of four … Continue Reading
03.07.23
Democrats More Concerned With Bad Press Than Violent Crime
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding law and order: "One month ago, the Biden Administration published an official statement opposing Republicans' bill to block a disastrous new soft-on-crime law here in our nation's capital. The Administration was on the record against it. "Then the overwhelming majority of House Democrats voted against our commonsense resolution when it passed the House. "… Continue Reading
02.28.23
Democrats Want to Control Everything — Except Runaway Crime
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding violent crime: "Crime in our nation's capital is out of control. Washington D.C. has already seen about three dozen homicides in just the first two months of the year - a 35% increase over last year's pace. "There have been more than 1,300 thefts from autos - a 25% increase over last year's pace. "And more than 1,100 thefts of motor vehicles, including ca… Continue Reading
02.16.23
Senate Republicans Seek to Overturn D.C.’s Radical Soft-on-Crime Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding crime: "A growing share of American citizens across the political spectrum say tackling rampant crime must be a top priority. And it's no mystery why they feel that way. "In my hometown, one neighborhood in East Louisville just endured more than 30 burglaries in thirty days. "Last year, Washington D.C. saw 203 homicides. Those victims included 18 children… Continue Reading
02.14.23
Senate Must Oppose Radical Activist Gigi Sohn
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding FCC nominee, Gigi Sohn: "Today, our colleagues on the Commerce Committee will hear from someone they already know very well. Our Democratic colleagues have scheduled yet another hearing for a radical nominee they have already twice failed to get through the Senate. "Now the far left is betting the third time will be the charm. But the problem is, Gigi Sohn… Continue Reading
02.13.23
Fentanyl Crossing Our Southern Border Is Killing Kentuckians
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding fentanyl and the border crisis: "'Losing a child is the hardest thing that can ever happen to a parent. It's out of the natural order.' "Madam President, those are the words of a grieving father in Bowling Green, Kentucky. After struggling for years against opioid addiction, his son was killed by a lethal dose of fentanyl in 2021. "That year marked a seco… Continue Reading
02.07.23
Biden Administration Delivers Second Year of Overwhelming Failures
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding President Biden's State of the Union: "This evening, President Biden will begin the back half of his term with his State of the Union address to Congress. "But the White House's attempts to script the message for this week have been upset by recent events. Over the last several days, the country learned that on President Biden's watch, the state of our uni… Continue Reading
