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Congressman Henry Hyde

November 29, 2007



Laurel County, KY. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement Thursday regarding the passing of former Illinois Representative Henry Hyde:



“Today we lost a true statesman. As a committed warrior in the fight to protect the unborn, Henry Hyde gave a voice to those who were unable to speak for themselves. His legacy exceeds his years as a legislator, and expands far beyond the borders of the district he served and the nation he adored.”



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Sen. McConnell's Statement on Sen. Trent Lott's Announcement to Retire

November 26, 2007

Sen. Trent Lott

‘Trent is the best Whip I’ve ever worked with, and I’m pretty familiar with the requirements of the job’

 

LOUISVILLE - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement Monday regarding the announcement by Senator Trent Lott (R-Miss.) that he will retire from the Senate:

“Mississippi has been fortunate to have a series of giants in the Senate, and they will lose one of the greatest when Trent retires.  Mississippi will miss his tireless advocacy, the Senate will miss his experience and advice, and I will miss a good friend.

“Trent is the best Whip I’ve ever worked with, and I’m pretty familiar with the requirements of the job.  I am deeply grateful for Trent’s friendship—he is truly one of the great ones.

“Elaine joins me in wishing Trent and Tricia all the best as they begin this new chapter in their lives and with their family.”

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McConnell: Troop Funding by Christmas

'We owe it to our troops to protect them by providing the funding they need without further delay or grandstanding'

November 20, 2007

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement Tuesday on the need to fully fund our troops in the field before Congress leaves for Christmas:

“The Senate overwhelmingly passed two resolutions this year rejecting any action that would undermine our troops in the field, and we owe it to our troops to protect them by providing the funding they need without further delay or grandstanding.  Their families, here at home, deserve to know their loved ones are provided for by the time Congress leaves for Christmas.”

 

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