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Senator McConnell Comments on Kentucky Election Results

November 8, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement today regarding the elections in Kentucky:

“Tonight is a great night for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. I want to congratulate my friend and Senate colleague, Rand Paul, for his resounding victory. I congratulate all of my Republican Congressional colleagues for their victories across the state, and I'm pleased to welcome Jamie Comer, the newest member of Kentucky's Congressional Delegation. In a particular way, I want to thank our many talented Kentucky state House and Senate Republican candidates.

“Until tonight, Kentucky was the last state in the South with at least one legislative chamber under Democratic control. No longer. By winning the state House, and holding onto the state Senate, a Republican state legislature can work with Governor Bevin to truly move our state forward and enact many long-needed, common-sense reforms that will greatly benefit all Kentuckians. This is a historic win that will soon be felt throughout the Bluegrass State.”

McConnell: Drug Czar Includes Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties in Federal Program to Combat Illegal Drugs

October 13, 2016

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced today that the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Michael Botticelli informed him that due to the magnitude of the drug threats, Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties have been included in the Ohio High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), a designation sought by the counties and Senator McConnell.

McConnell on the Passing of Shimon Peres

‘Our thoughts are with his family, with our friends — the people of Israel — and the many, many others around the globe who mourn his passing today.’

September 28, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today mourning the passing of Shimon Peres, the ninth president of Israel:

“We were saddened to learn last night that Shimon Peres, the ninth president of Israel, has passed away at the age of 93.

“He leaves behind a remarkable legacy of service on behalf of the people of Israel — and a lengthy resume to match.

“The Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Gold Medal — Peres earned them all. In fact, I was honored to be a part of the ceremony to award him that Gold Medal just a few short years ago.

“His political career is one that spans nearly seven decades and encompasses just about every high office imaginable.

“President and prime minister…

“Peacemaker and revered statesman…

“One of the last remaining connections to the founding of the modern State of Israel…

“This is how the world will remember Shimon Peres.

“But above all, we will remember him as the embodiment of a nation that the United States is privileged to call an ally and dear friend.

“Our thoughts are with his family, with our friends — the people of Israel — and the many, many others around the globe who mourn his passing today.”

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