But Democrats blocked it by denying 60, many of the same colleagues have spent weeks thundering… that the Senate's 60-vote threshold is an offensive tool of obstruction, a Jim Crow relic, declaring that simple majorities should always get their way. But late last week they literally wielded the 60-vote threshold themselves.

Mitch McConnell

It's always the administration, not Congress, that carries the burden of proof in a debate of this nature, and it seems the administration today has a long way to go with Democrats and Republicans alike.

Mitch McConnell

This president has been involved in ... talking to a lot of countries: talk, talk, talk. And Cuba is a good example. He thinks that simply by engaging with them we get a positive result.

Mitch McConnell

It appears as if the administration's approach to this was to reach whatever agreement the Iranians are willing to enter into, so I think it's going to be a very hard sell -- if it's completed -- in Congress.

Mitch McConnell

It wasn't easy. Many thought it would never happen. by Mitch McConnell

It wasn't easy. Many thought it would never happen.

Mitch McConnell

I've enjoyed working with the president on this issue. by Mitch McConnell

I've enjoyed working with the president on this issue.

Mitch McConnell

Davis's sole connection to Kentucky is that he was born there, he subsequently moved to Mississippi and Kentucky, of course, did not succeed from the Union.

Mitch McConnell

Maybe a better place for that would be the Kentucky History Museum, which is also in the state Capitol. In regards to all the statues that are in this building, I honestly am not aware of what we have and don't have.

Mitch McConnell

ObamaCare was the single worst piece of legislation that’s been passed in the last half century, the single biggest step in the direction of Europeanizing our country. Premiums are going up, copayments are going up, deductibles are going up. What we will do, Bret, is offer a proposal to protect the American people.

Mitch McConnell

Depending on what the Supreme Court decides, we will have a proposal that protects the American people from a very bad law.

Mitch McConnell

Well, I think we have to see what the Supreme Court decides before we announce a proposal to deal with it.

Mitch McConnell

There's no question that this will lengthen the amount of time it... by Mitch McConnell

There's no question that this will lengthen the amount of time it takes us to connect the dots.

Mitch McConnell

Whatever one thinks of the proposed new system, there needs to be a basic assurance that it will function as its proponents say it will.

Mitch McConnell

This can go on as long or as short as senators prefer, i cannot tell you with specificity when the vote will occur. But it will come when no senator is seeking recognition.

Mitch McConnell

My colleagues, here is where we are: We are unable to clear any s... by Mitch McConnell

My colleagues, here is where we are: We are unable to clear any short-term extensions.

Mitch McConnell

Steve Vladeck said the critics have a point. There is no question that the USA Freedom Act is better than the McConnell [ clean ] bill, but I also think there is no question that the act that passed the House does n’t go nearly as far as other reform bills that have been introduced, the question is now : What kind of compromise is everyone going to be happy with ?

Mitch McConnell

It's President Obama who says the far left’s arguments don't 'stand the test of fact and scrutiny,' it's President Obama who says the far left is just ‘making stuff up.’ And it’s President Obama who warns the far left about 'ignoring realities.'.

Mitch McConnell

Not only have these tools kept us safe, there has not been a single incidence, not one, of an intentional abuse of them.

Mitch McConnell

The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act offers the best chance for our constituents, through the Congress they elect, to weigh in on the White House's negotiations with Iran, these talks have devolved into something else altogether. Instead of ending Iran's nuclear program, the interim agreement would actually bestow international blessing for Iran to continue it.

Mitch McConnell

Known for his searing intellect, fiercely competitive spirit, and quick wit, John Heyburn untangled countless legal knots and delivered sweeping legal opinions on cases of incredible complexity.

Mitch McConnell

I still expect to see a vigorous debate this week. I still expect... by Mitch McConnell

I still expect to see a vigorous debate this week. I still expect to see a robust amendment process.

Mitch McConnell