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Biden Admin. Budget: Wartime Taxes, But Neglect For Defense
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 budget request for Fiscal Year 2025: “Yesterday, President Biden released his budget request for the next fiscal year. Here’s the top line: he wants the American people to take on more than $16 trillion dollars in cumulative deficits over the next decade. The President who told the nation last week that he was cutting the deficit just put … Continue Reading
06.06.23
“Keeping America Safe, Keeping America Fed, and Keeping the Lights On”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senate business and national defense: “Last week, the Senate passed an agreement that preserved America’s full faith and credit and began to rein in Democrats’ runaway spending. “But the Senate’s work is far from over. Today, with the threat of economic crisis behind us, it’s time for the Senate to focus its full a… Continue Reading
05.31.23
Senate Republicans Target Student Loan Socialism
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding student loans: “This week, the Senate will have yet another opportunity to pump the brakes on Washington overreach using the Congressional Review Act. “This time, we’re up against an especially ridiculous example of left-wing spending fantasy from the Biden Administration – student loan socialism. “For years, higher edu… Continue Reading
05.31.23
Unified Republicans Put $1.5 Trillion In Spending Cuts On The Table
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the debt limit: “Back in February, as Speaker McCarthy waited for President Biden at the negotiating table, the Democratic Leader predicted the future. “‘The side that’s unified has an upper hand.’ “Well, it’s safe to say that our colleague from New York was exactly right. “House Republicans stood uni… Continue Reading
05.17.23
McConnell On Debt Limit Negotiations: “Glad The President Has Taken My Advice”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the debt limit: "Yesterday, President Biden took one step toward the debt limit solution we've been laying out for him for months. "After meeting with Speaker McCarthy, the President finally designated specific members of his staff to negotiate with the Speaker's Office directly. "I'm glad the President has taken my advice. It's encouraging that the White… Continue Reading
05.16.23
McCarthy – Biden Negotiations: Time is of the Essence
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the debt limit: "Later today, I will attend a second discussion between President Biden and Speaker McCarthy on the nation's debt limit. "The Speaker presented his case to the President in February. House Republicans passed legislation to raise the debt ceiling in April. But as of mid-May, the President of the United States has found just two more occasion… Continue Reading
05.03.23
“President Biden Has Been M.I.A.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the debt limit: "Months of inaction from President Biden have left our nation drifting toward economic disaster. "His own Administration says our nation is only weeks away from a debt crisis. But there has been a total absence of presidential leadership. President Biden has been M.I.A. "First the President said he would not negotiate unless Speaker McCart… 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
04.17.23
McConnell on Return to Senate and Debt Ceiling
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding his return to the Senate and the economy: "Mr. President, it's good to be back. "I want to thank all my colleagues for the warm wishes they shared over the past few weeks. "Suffice to say - this wasn't the first time that being hard-headed has served me well! "We are truly lucky and blessed to get to serve in this remarkable institution, represent our ho… Continue Reading
02.01.23
“Reverse Robin Hood”: Democrats’ Student Loan Socialism Robs the Working Class
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding student loan socialism: "There are lots of egregious ways that President Biden has wasted taxpayer money trying to buy up his low approval ratings. But the Democrats' proposal for student loan socialism is one of the worst. "It's like the Democrats paid scientists in a lab to invent the most unfair government handout that could possibly exist. "Democrats … Continue Reading
02.01.23
McConnell Remarks Ahead of Biden-McCarthy Meeting on Government Spending
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding government borrowing: "Later today, the Speaker of the House and the President will begin bipartisan discussions about the future trajectory of the government's borrowing and spending. "It is right, appropriate, and entirely normal that our need to raise the debt limit would be paired with negotiations regarding Democrats' runaway printing and spending. "… Continue Reading
