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McConnell Secures Critical Resources for Kentucky as Senate Advances Major Portion of Government Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding annual appropriations: “On Friday, the Senate completed its work on annual appropriations for six major areas of the federal government: agriculture and rural development; commerce, justice, and science; energy and water development; interior and environment; military construction and veterans affairs, and; transportation, housing, and urban development. “… Continue Reading
09.13.23
Senate Considers Appropriations With Major Impacts For Kentucky
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding appropriations: “As I outlined yesterday, the Senate’s pending business on appropriations is tremendously important to America’s farmers, to our veterans, and to the future of our airports, roads, bridges, and ports. “My home state of Kentucky is certainly no exception. “The Commonwealth is home to a host of important and overdue infrastructure projects. … Continue Reading
09.05.23
McConnell Recaps Kentucky State Work Period
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the recent Kentucky state work period: “I kicked off the month in West Kentucky and then in my hometown of Louisville, where I met with small businesses and community leaders. We had a candid conversation on the critical issues facing our state, from relentless inflation straining families and business owners to the challenges of finding workers in a laggin… Continue Reading
06.07.23
Republicans Will Not Rubber-Stamp Radical Biden Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations: “For someone who campaigned as a moderate and promised to unify our country, President Biden has chosen to staff his Administration with a roster of alarmingly radical or unqualified personnel. “In recent weeks, the President’s nominees who have made the biggest headlines have been the ones so far outside the mainstream… Continue Reading
12.08.22
Senator McConnell Marks One Year Since Devastating Tornado Outbreak in Kentucky
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the one-year anniversary of the Kentucky tornadoes: "Kentucky is approaching the one-year anniversary of one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in the Commonwealth's history. "One year since 80 lives were lost and a deep scar was cut through western Kentucky. We still remember the lost and pray for their loved ones. "A few days after the storm, I visited … Continue Reading
09.29.22
Rising Crime, Record Homicides, and Open Borders
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: "Runaway inflation isn't the only crisis keeping American families up at night. "The last two years have seen law and order deteriorate across our country. Public safety has eroded. Violent crimes like murders and carjackings are breaking records. And our southern border has turned into a turnstile. "We have seen the violence and chaos firs… Continue Reading
09.07.22
Democrats’ Reckless Spending Has Hurt Kentuckians and All Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding inflation: "Washington Democrats have spent nearly two years borrowing, printing, and spending our economy into turmoil. "Families and businesses across Middle America are paying the price. I met with many of them in my home state of Kentucky over the past few weeks. "Since President Biden took office, prices in the Commonwealth have spiked by 13%. At the… Continue Reading
09.06.22
Eastern Kentucky Continues to Recover After Devastating Floods
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the flooding in Eastern Kentucky: "It's been just over a month since relentless rains and major flooding devastated Eastern Kentucky. "This disaster took homes, businesses, and at least thirty-nine lives. Only a few months after tornadoes had caused widespread damage in the western part of our state, catastrophe struck our Commonwealth yet again. "I trave… Continue Reading
08.06.22
As Flooding Threat Continues, Federal Help Will be Key to Kentucky’s Recovery
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the flooding in Kentucky: "Eastern Kentucky is again facing the threat of stormy weather and flash floods this weekend. "Emergency responders have been on the ground since the flooding began and will continue their critical role in the coming days. "We're making sure the federal government is stepping up as well. "In addition to the Governor and state la… Continue Reading
08.04.22
Kentucky National Guard Doing Extraordinary Work to Help Flood Victims
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the flooding in Kentucky: "Kentucky officials are working overtime to deliver supplies to those affected by ongoing flooding. Heat and humidity are rising to dangerous levels in areas that still lack power. "My team is helping coordinate relief efforts in any way we can. With the Senate still in session, my state director joined the Kentucky National Guard… Continue Reading
08.03.22
McConnell Praises Kentucky Heroism Amid Flood Disaster
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the flooding in Kentucky: "Tragic flooding continues to devastate Eastern Kentucky. "In the past few days, I've spoken to the state legislators and county judge-executives who represent our hardest-hit counties. "The Governor reports that Knott County has seen the largest loss of life so far. County Judge-Executive Dobson tells me the toll may keep rising… Continue Reading
07.21.22
As Americans Struggle With Historic Inflation, Democrats Plan Tax Hikes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the economy: "Washington Democrats' one-party government has performed an amazing feat: "In eighteen months, they've taken an economy that was ready to soar and completely derailed it with $2 trillion in unnecessary borrowing, printing, and spending. "Now, 9.1% inflation is pinching hardworking Americans every time they visit the gas pump or the grocery s… Continue Reading
07.19.22
Kentuckians Cannot Afford Another Year of Biden’s “Temporary” Inflation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the economy: "A year ago today, with prices already rising, President Biden said high inflation was, 'expected to be temporary.' "One year later, after nine straight months of inflation over six percent, prices are now rising at their fastest rate in over 40 years. "Last week's inflation report confirmed on paper what working families have been feeling fo… Continue Reading
05.24.22
“Biden Plan” Has Bought Americans Historic Hardships
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding inflation: "On the campaign trail, Candidate Biden made some big promises for America's economic recovery. His campaign published 'The Biden Plan to revitalize Main Street and invest in small businesses' and another 'to give America's working families the tools, choices, and freedom they need to build back better.' "So, just how have working families and s… Continue Reading
05.18.22
Democrats Making the Federal Bench Softer on 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: "Americans' concern about violent crime is the highest it's been in six years. "And the statistics plainly show why that is. Between 2019 and 2020, the murder rate shot up by the largest one-year increase in over a century. And the rate has kept on rising. "Nearly 60 percent more law enforcement officers were killed in 2021 compared to 2020… Continue Reading
05.17.22
McConnell Supports Strengthening NATO and Honors Forces Deploying from Kentucky
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding NATO and forces deploying from Kentucky: "Speaking of America's national interest, our delegation also visited what we hope and expect will soon be the two newest members of the NATO alliance. "We arrived in Stockholm and Helsinki just as the leaders of Sweden and Finland announced their nations will seek to join the alliance that has secured peace in Euro… Continue Reading
01.31.22
Working Americans Need Better Than Democrats’ Distractions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats' distractions: "Senators spent last week in our home states. We got to hear firsthand updates about the real issues facing the real families we represent. "I was especially glad to return to Western Kentucky to keep working on our recovery from the catastrophic tornadoes that hammered our state in mid-December. "Kentuckians are tough. We're resi… Continue Reading
12.16.21
McConnell Updates Senate on Kentucky Tornado Recovery
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the tornadoes in Western Kentucky: "Western Kentucky is still reeling from last weekend's devastating storm. But support is rolling in from around the Commonwealth, our region, and the country. "Yesterday I spoke with the CEO of LifePoint Health. They operate ten hospitals in Kentucky including one in hard-hit Mayfield. "Miraculously, their Jackson Purcha… Continue Reading
12.15.21
Amid Devastation and Grief, Kentuckians Lighting Beacons of Hope
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the tornadoes in Western Kentucky: "In the aftermath of Western Kentucky's devastating tornado outbreak, I've maintained close contact with state and local officials. My staff has been on the ground since the outset of this crisis, helping residents access federal resources and keeping me up-to-date with any developments. "Toward the end of the week, I wil… Continue Reading
