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Jan. 8, 2020
Iran
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 8, 2020
Tweet - "I agree with @POTUS: The United States does not seek conflict but is prepared to protect American lives and interests. Iran should not question our collective will by launching further attacks. My full remarks:"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 7, 2020
Iran
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 6, 2020
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Rand Paul
Sen. Rand Paul
Jan. 6, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate's unanimous bipartisan precedent from 1999 left witnesses & other mid-trial questions to the middle of the trial. House Democrats may have scrapped their own precedents to hurt President Trump but they do not call the shots in the Senate."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 6, 2020
Tweet - "I'm glad that the administration will hold an all-senators briefing on Wednesday on recent events with Iran. It will be led by Secretary of Defense Esper, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Milley, Secretary of State Pompeo, and CIA Director Haspel."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 6, 2020
Letter to Colleagues - Udall, Paul Call for Vote on Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Unconstitutional War with Iran
Sen. Rand Paul, ...
Jan. 6, 2020
Iran
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Soleimani made it his life's work to take the Iranian revolutionary call for "death to America" and "death to Israel" and turn them into action. No man alive was more directly responsible for the deaths of more American servicemembers than Qassem Soleimani."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 3, 2020
Tweet - "This morning, Iran's master terrorist is dead. The architect and chief engineer for the world's most active state sponsor of terrorism has been removed from the battlefield at the hand of the United States military."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 3, 2020
Iraq
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 3, 2020
Guthrie Statement on Death of Soleimani
Rep. Steven Guthrie
Dec. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Today, I'd especially like to wish our Kentuckians in uniform, and all American servicemembers stationed abroad, a very Merry Christmas. As we celebrate the birth of His son, may God continue to bless the nation they serve. Merry Christmas, everyone."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 20, 2019
COLUMN: House Democrats Did Not Impeach the President Because of the Facts or Any Crime, They Impeached the President Because They Don't Like Him
Rep. Andy Barr
Dec. 19, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
Rep. Jamie Comer
Dec. 19, 2019
Congressman Barr, Kentucky Stakeholders Praise House Passage of USMCA
Rep. Andy Barr
Dec. 19, 2019
Majority Leader McConnell Announces Funding to Modernize State Election Systems to Combat Interference
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs Lead Letter to USTR on Beginning Trade Deal Negotiations with Taiwan
Rep. Andy Barr, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Dhs Cyber Incident Response Teams Act of 2019
Rep. Hal Rogers
Dec. 17, 2019
Tweet - "I am glad the Senate passed the Caesar Syria Civil Protection Act included in the defense bill. Assad & his regime have carried out countless human rights violations against the Syrian people & this legislation will help ensure they are held accountable."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 15, 2019
CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Rand Paul
Sen. Rand Paul
Dec. 12, 2019
Tweet - "Speaker Pelosi blocked the USMCA for a whole year after @POTUS got the deal. Finally, House Democrats caved this week after realizing the country won't tolerate "obsess over impeachment, obstruct everything else." But their long delay means it can't become law until 2020."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 11, 2019
House Passes Rep. Barr's Legislation, Kentucky Priorities in Bipartisan NDAA
Rep. Andy Barr
Dec. 11, 2019
Guthrie Votes to Support Our Troops
Rep. Steven Guthrie
Dec. 11, 2019
Tweet - "For months, Democrats delayed President Trump's USMCA and blocked routine legislation that Congress must pass before the end of the year. The impeachment obsession has left us with an overload of 11th-hour business that's still unfinished."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 11, 2019
Rogers Applauds Passage of 2020 Federal Defense Bill
Rep. Hal Rogers
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Our servicemembers in Kentucky -- from Ft. Campbell to Ft. Knox to the Blue Grass Army Depot -- cannot afford for the NDAA to fail. Neither can our men and women in uniform overseas. I hope both chambers can pass the NDAA conference report and send it to President Trump soon."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "It was my pleasure to meet today with @NathanLawKC, a Hong Kong activist and member of a new generation of aspirational leaders continuing Hong Kong's fight for freedom and autonomy. The United States is proud to stand with them."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Democrats' impeachment obsession has delayed crucial governing responsibilities to the 11th hour: Funding for the federal government, money for our troops, must-pass legislation for national defense. Basic, bipartisan work for our country that Democrats have been blocking."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 9, 2019
Letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - ICYMI: Ag Committee GOP Leader Conaway Leads 159 Republicans Urging Pelosi to Hold Vote on USMCA
Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
Dec. 9, 2019
Tweet - "We're a few weeks from the end of 2019 and Congress is feeling the impact from months of Democrat heel-dragging. The impeachment obsession has brought us into December with core, routine governing duties still unfulfilled. It is past time to get serious and pass these key bills."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 9, 2019
Majority Leader McConnell's Statement on Jennifer Yue Barber of Kentucky
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "This morning, Speaker Pelosi delivered a speech to advance her rushed & partisan impeachment process. Not one word on the outstanding legislation the American people actually need. Nothing on the USMCA, or the NDAA, or funding for our armed forces."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Our country can't afford for Democrats to obsess over impeachment and obstruct everything else. American workers have waited, and waited, and waited but House Democrats keep stalling the USMCA. It would create 176K new American jobs. Let's get this done."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "I'm proud of the Senate's latest action to support Hong Kong. And I'm proud to have stood alongside Hong Kongers for decades in their fight for true self-determination."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "For months now, the Democrat playbook has been "obsess over impeachment and obstruct everything else." These tactics aren't cutting it for the American people. We need to: Pass the USMCA Support our armed forces Fund the federal government"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 2, 2019
Tweet - "While Democrats continue to prioritize impeachment over everything else, they're leaving behind critical legislation: > Gov't. funding > National defense > USMCA Our Democratic colleagues cannot simply refuse to legislate b/c they would rather fight with the White House."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks 365 days since @RealDonaldTrump signed the USMCA trade agreement. But House Democrats have been stalling it for months. #ImpeachmentEffect USMCA: 176K new jobs $68.2B economic boost Increased wages This is a win for America. Let's get it done."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 29, 2019
In Honor of the Ncaa 150th Anniversary of College Football
Rep. Steven Guthrie
Nov. 27, 2019
Tweet - "Grateful to @POTUS for signing our bipartisan legislation to stand up for the brave people of Hong Kong and hold Beijing accountable. The United States of America stands with Hong Kong."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Month after month, Speaker Pelosi has stalled the #USMCA. Lots of talk, but no action for American workers. The American people need action, not empty words."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 26, 2019
Tweet - "House Democrats are letting their years-long quest to impeach @POTUS jeopardize the #USMCA for American workers and small businesses. They think it's more important to take away the president's job than create 176,000 new jobs for our country?"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Historic turnout in local council elections in Hong Kong. The result: A landslide vote for freedom, democracy, and continued autonomy from Beijing. The people were heard loud and clear. Now their leaders need to listen."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Every time the Trump administration meets Speaker Pelosi halfway on the USMCA, she tries to move the goalposts. The Speaker literally has not even updated her own talking points since Valentine's Day. Textbook obstruction."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 21, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 21, 2019
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Democrats claim impeachment won't keep them from legislating. But Speaker Pelosi has refused to allow a vote on USMCA for months. It appears there's no governing priority -- no matter how bipartisan, no matter how beneficial to Americans -- that won't take a backseat to impeachment"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "As the author of the original U.S. - Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, I am proud the Senate took another big step yesterday to stand w/Hong Kong. We unanimously passed new legislation to provide more help to Hong Kong & tools for holding Beijing accountable. https://cs.pn/2QzHAYU "
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 20, 2019
Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "The USMCA is a key test for House Democrats' first year in power. Can they get anything substantive done for the American people? Or are hearings and impeachment all they can do?"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 8, 2020
Iran
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 8, 2020
Tweet - "I agree with @POTUS: The United States does not seek conflict but is prepared to protect American lives and interests. Iran should not question our collective will by launching further attacks. My full remarks:"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 7, 2020
Iran
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 6, 2020
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Rand Paul
Sen.Rand Paul
Jan. 6, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate's unanimous bipartisan precedent from 1999 left witnesses & other mid-trial questions to the middle of the trial. House Democrats may have scrapped their own precedents to hurt President Trump but they do not call the shots in the Senate."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 6, 2020
Tweet - "I'm glad that the administration will hold an all-senators briefing on Wednesday on recent events with Iran. It will be led by Secretary of Defense Esper, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Milley, Secretary of State Pompeo, and CIA Director Haspel."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 6, 2020
Letter to Colleagues - Udall, Paul Call for Vote on Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Unconstitutional War with Iran
Sen.Rand Paul, ...
Jan. 6, 2020
Iran
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Soleimani made it his life's work to take the Iranian revolutionary call for "death to America" and "death to Israel" and turn them into action. No man alive was more directly responsible for the deaths of more American servicemembers than Qassem Soleimani."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 3, 2020
Tweet - "This morning, Iran's master terrorist is dead. The architect and chief engineer for the world's most active state sponsor of terrorism has been removed from the battlefield at the hand of the United States military."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 3, 2020
Iraq
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 3, 2020
Guthrie Statement on Death of Soleimani
Rep.Steven Guthrie
Dec. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Today, I'd especially like to wish our Kentuckians in uniform, and all American servicemembers stationed abroad, a very Merry Christmas. As we celebrate the birth of His son, may God continue to bless the nation they serve. Merry Christmas, everyone."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 20, 2019
COLUMN: House Democrats Did Not Impeach the President Because of the Facts or Any Crime, They Impeached the President Because They Don't Like Him
Rep.Andy Barr
Dec. 19, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
Rep.Jamie Comer
Dec. 19, 2019
Congressman Barr, Kentucky Stakeholders Praise House Passage of USMCA
Rep.Andy Barr
Dec. 19, 2019
Majority Leader McConnell Announces Funding to Modernize State Election Systems to Combat Interference
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs Lead Letter to USTR on Beginning Trade Deal Negotiations with Taiwan
Rep.Andy Barr, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Dhs Cyber Incident Response Teams Act of 2019
Rep.Hal Rogers
Dec. 17, 2019
Tweet - "I am glad the Senate passed the Caesar Syria Civil Protection Act included in the defense bill. Assad & his regime have carried out countless human rights violations against the Syrian people & this legislation will help ensure they are held accountable."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 15, 2019
CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Rand Paul
Sen.Rand Paul
Dec. 12, 2019
Tweet - "Speaker Pelosi blocked the USMCA for a whole year after @POTUS got the deal. Finally, House Democrats caved this week after realizing the country won't tolerate "obsess over impeachment, obstruct everything else." But their long delay means it can't become law until 2020."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 11, 2019
House Passes Rep. Barr's Legislation, Kentucky Priorities in Bipartisan NDAA
Rep.Andy Barr
Dec. 11, 2019
Guthrie Votes to Support Our Troops
Rep.Steven Guthrie
Dec. 11, 2019
Tweet - "For months, Democrats delayed President Trump's USMCA and blocked routine legislation that Congress must pass before the end of the year. The impeachment obsession has left us with an overload of 11th-hour business that's still unfinished."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 11, 2019
Rogers Applauds Passage of 2020 Federal Defense Bill
Rep.Hal Rogers
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Our servicemembers in Kentucky -- from Ft. Campbell to Ft. Knox to the Blue Grass Army Depot -- cannot afford for the NDAA to fail. Neither can our men and women in uniform overseas. I hope both chambers can pass the NDAA conference report and send it to President Trump soon."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "It was my pleasure to meet today with @NathanLawKC, a Hong Kong activist and member of a new generation of aspirational leaders continuing Hong Kong's fight for freedom and autonomy. The United States is proud to stand with them."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Democrats' impeachment obsession has delayed crucial governing responsibilities to the 11th hour: Funding for the federal government, money for our troops, must-pass legislation for national defense. Basic, bipartisan work for our country that Democrats have been blocking."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 9, 2019
Letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - ICYMI: Ag Committee GOP Leader Conaway Leads 159 Republicans Urging Pelosi to Hold Vote on USMCA
Rep.Steven Guthrie, ...
Dec. 9, 2019
Tweet - "We're a few weeks from the end of 2019 and Congress is feeling the impact from months of Democrat heel-dragging. The impeachment obsession has brought us into December with core, routine governing duties still unfulfilled. It is past time to get serious and pass these key bills."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 9, 2019
Majority Leader McConnell's Statement on Jennifer Yue Barber of Kentucky
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "This morning, Speaker Pelosi delivered a speech to advance her rushed & partisan impeachment process. Not one word on the outstanding legislation the American people actually need. Nothing on the USMCA, or the NDAA, or funding for our armed forces."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Our country can't afford for Democrats to obsess over impeachment and obstruct everything else. American workers have waited, and waited, and waited but House Democrats keep stalling the USMCA. It would create 176K new American jobs. Let's get this done."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "I'm proud of the Senate's latest action to support Hong Kong. And I'm proud to have stood alongside Hong Kongers for decades in their fight for true self-determination."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "For months now, the Democrat playbook has been "obsess over impeachment and obstruct everything else." These tactics aren't cutting it for the American people. We need to: Pass the USMCA Support our armed forces Fund the federal government"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 2, 2019
Tweet - "While Democrats continue to prioritize impeachment over everything else, they're leaving behind critical legislation: > Gov't. funding > National defense > USMCA Our Democratic colleagues cannot simply refuse to legislate b/c they would rather fight with the White House."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks 365 days since @RealDonaldTrump signed the USMCA trade agreement. But House Democrats have been stalling it for months. #ImpeachmentEffect USMCA: 176K new jobs $68.2B economic boost Increased wages This is a win for America. Let's get it done."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 29, 2019
In Honor of the Ncaa 150th Anniversary of College Football
Rep.Steven Guthrie
Nov. 27, 2019
Tweet - "Grateful to @POTUS for signing our bipartisan legislation to stand up for the brave people of Hong Kong and hold Beijing accountable. The United States of America stands with Hong Kong."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Month after month, Speaker Pelosi has stalled the #USMCA. Lots of talk, but no action for American workers. The American people need action, not empty words."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 26, 2019
Tweet - "House Democrats are letting their years-long quest to impeach @POTUS jeopardize the #USMCA for American workers and small businesses. They think it's more important to take away the president's job than create 176,000 new jobs for our country?"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Historic turnout in local council elections in Hong Kong. The result: A landslide vote for freedom, democracy, and continued autonomy from Beijing. The people were heard loud and clear. Now their leaders need to listen."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Every time the Trump administration meets Speaker Pelosi halfway on the USMCA, she tries to move the goalposts. The Speaker literally has not even updated her own talking points since Valentine's Day. Textbook obstruction."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 21, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 21, 2019
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Democrats claim impeachment won't keep them from legislating. But Speaker Pelosi has refused to allow a vote on USMCA for months. It appears there's no governing priority -- no matter how bipartisan, no matter how beneficial to Americans -- that won't take a backseat to impeachment"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "As the author of the original U.S. - Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, I am proud the Senate took another big step yesterday to stand w/Hong Kong. We unanimously passed new legislation to provide more help to Hong Kong & tools for holding Beijing accountable. https://cs.pn/2QzHAYU "
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 20, 2019
Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "The USMCA is a key test for House Democrats' first year in power. Can they get anything substantive done for the American people? Or are hearings and impeachment all they can do?"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
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