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McConnell Urges Administration, Colleagues Not To Make Israel’s Job Harder
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security priorities: “In May, 2000, Israeli forces withdrew from southern Lebanon. But while the occupation ended, Hizballah’s appetite for waging war on Israel only grew. And its further deadly attacks on Israel invited the 2006 conflict. “The history of Israel’s fight to defend its northern border and innocent civilians against Hizballah terrori… Continue Reading
09.19.24
McConnell Corrects the Record: Hizballah Is A Terrorist Organization
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the terror group Hizballah: “Since October 7th, the Israeli military has achieved remarkable success in destroying Hamas’ capacity to wage war and in targeting Hizballah terrorists. “But Israel’s operations against the Iran-backed terrorists surrounding it have also succeeded in exposing some of the most malignant and persistent biases of Western media aga… Continue Reading
07.29.24
McConnell: Biden-Harris Admin. Failing To Change Adversaries’ Calculus
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security priorities: “The partners, puppets, and proxies of America’s biggest adversaries spent a busy weekend repressing and killing innocent people. “On Saturday, in the Golan Heights, Israeli Druze children were playing soccer when Hizballah launched a rocket made in Iran and killed twelve of them. “And on Sunday, Venezuela’s communist dictato… Continue Reading
07.25.24
Israel Sends Message Of Resolve Against Terror, Hamasniks Respond With Violence And Lawlessness
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Israel and anti-Semitism: “Yesterday, I was proud to attend a joint meeting of Congress and listen to Prime Minister Netanyahu’s message from Israel to America. He reminded us of our nations’ deep friendship, of the savagery of our shared enemies, of the sacrifices brave Israelis are making to combat them on behalf of the entire free world, and of the endur… Continue Reading
07.23.24
McConnell: Israel Deserves Friend That Lives Up To Name
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Israel: “Tomorrow, the Capitol will welcome Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the democratically elected leader of America’s closest ally in the Middle East, to address a joint meeting of Congress for the fourth time. “It’s a pivotal moment for the U.S.-Israel alliance and for Israel’s war against savage Iran-backed terrorists. This is an existential conf… Continue Reading
06.18.24
McConnell: Israel Deserves Ironclad Support, Not Grotesque Micromanagement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding anti-Semitism and supporting Israel: “It’s been a few weeks now since most of America’s college students went home for the summer. “The outbreak of organized hate that swept the campuses of the nation’s so-called elite universities has somewhat quieted down. “Apparently, even the most zealous Hamasnik tent-dwellers had summer plans to attend to. Some, no … Continue Reading
06.11.24
McConnell: Terrorists Who Take Innocent Hostages Responsible For Consequences Of Their Actions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Israel: “On Saturday, in a daring daytime raid, Israel rescued four innocent hostages who had suffered in Hamas captivity since October 7th. “The mission was the product of careful planning. It demanded the utmost secrecy, professionalism, and bravery. And in the case of one elite commander, it required the ultimate sacrifice. “The people of Israel can ta… Continue Reading
05.20.24
McConnell Condemns False Moral Equivalence From ICC
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the ICC: “Since the immediate aftermath of October 7th, Israel, her allies, and Jewish people around the world have faced pernicious efforts to equate a sovereign nation’s self-defense with barbaric acts of terrorism. “We’ve seen it in the specious media tropes about ‘cycles of violence’, in university statements bemoaning Israel’s self-defense actions, an… Continue Reading
05.14.24
McConnell: Withholding Aid From Israel Gives Terrorists Lifeline
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Israel: “I’d like to begin my remarks today with a quote: “’The idea that we would cut off military aid to an ally - our only true, true ally in the entire region - is absolutely preposterous. It’s just beyond my comprehension why anyone would do that.’ “Five years ago, then-candidate Biden was saying the right thing about America’s commitment to the Jewi… Continue Reading
05.09.24
McConnell Remarks On Biden Admin. Withholding Assistance to Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding aid to Israel: “War is hell. It tears apart societies. It alters the course of entire civilizations. “And innocent noncombatants suffer. “Try as we might, humanity has not eradicated war or stripped it of its horrors. “But in the modern world, civilized nations hold themselves to the highest standards and take deliberate care to minimize harm to civilian… Continue Reading
05.08.24
McConnell Remarks On Support For Israel, Justice For Terrorists
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security priorities: “The attacks of October 7th brought the world face-to-face with the savage terrorists who have tried to destroy the Jewish state for decades. “They forced us all to take a sober look at what our ally, Israel, has to defend against every single day. “In the months since, I’ve insisted repeatedly that America should provide Isr… Continue Reading
05.01.24
The Quickest Path To Peace: Destroy Hamas, Curb Iran’s Influence
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security priorities: “I spoke yesterday about the failures of America’s so-called elite universities to maintain academic rigor, student safety, and basic order as their faculty and students become more radicalized. “The most alarming aspect of this chaos on campuses is the brazen expressions of anti-Semitism. “But the world’s oldest form of hate… Continue Reading
04.23.24
McConnell Remarks On The National Security Supplemental
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security priorities: “To provide for the common defense is one of Congress’ primary responsibilities. “I’ve been at this business for quite a while, and I’ve found that making - and explaining - sensible decisions about advancing our nation’s interests is easier when you start from the right set of assumptions. “Here’s what I know to be true: “A… Continue Reading
04.23.24
McConnell Remarks On Passage Of National Security Supplemental
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the national security supplemental: “This is an extremely important day in the history of our country and of the free world. They are all watching waiting to see what we would do. “When Vladimir Putin escalated his war against Ukraine, I told our colleagues that allies and adversaries alike would pay very close attention to America’s response. “When Iran-… Continue Reading
04.16.24
McConnell: National Security Challenges Require Urgent Investment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security priorities: “Two months ago, the Senate passed a national security supplemental that reflected the clear links between the challenges we face. That was by design. “America’s adversaries, from Beijing to Pyongyang and Moscow to Tehran, are actually working together. They’re reinforcing one another’s efforts to sap our resolve, shatter our … Continue Reading
04.15.24
Iran’s Attack Underscores Need For Urgent Action To Address National Security 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 priorities: “In response to Iran’s massive attack against Israel over the weekend, we saw two things: “First, we saw a sovereign nation that takes its security seriously mount a successful defense. Israel’s air defenses, with the help of regional and coalition partners and the vigilant support of brave U.S. servicemembers in the region, i… Continue Reading
04.09.24
McConnell: Support For Allies Is In America’s Interests
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Israel: “While the Senate was away from Washington, we received some sobering reminders about the challenges facing America and our friends in a dangerous world. And about how to meet them. “In Gaza, innocent people continue to suffer for the cowardice and hateful violence of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. “And just last week, as Israel continued th… Continue Reading
03.20.24
McConnell On Democrat Attempts To Strong-arm Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Israel: “More than five months after the butchery of October 7th, Israelis are overwhelmingly united behind their government’s unity war cabinet in support of ongoing military operations against Hamas. “By contrast, some prominent American Democrats are increasingly vocal in their belief that Israel’s unity government and voters are wrong. “That is, after… Continue Reading
03.14.24
McConnell Defends Israeli Democracy And Sovereignty
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Israel: “The Jewish state of Israel deserves an ally that acts like one. “The people of Israel, at home and in captivity, deserve America’s support. “And Israel’s unity government and security cabinet deserve the deference befitting a sovereign, democratic country. “The primary ‘obstacles to peace’ in Israel’s region are genocidal terrorists like Hamas a… Continue Reading
02.29.24
McConnell On Government Funding And National Security Priorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senate business: “As I said earlier this week, government shutdowns never produce positive outcomes. That’s why Congress is going to avoid one this week. “Leaders in both parties - and both houses - have agreed to a plan that would keep the lights on while appropriators complete their work and put annual appropriations bills on a glidepath to becoming law.… Continue Reading
