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McConnell Leads Congressional Delegation Trip to Afghanistan, Pakistan

January 17, 2011

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN—U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced Monday that he and six other Senators just wrapped up a visit to Afghanistan and Pakistan.

McConnell was joined on the trip by Senators Lindsey Graham (S.C.), Richard Burr (N.C.), Kelly Ayotte (N.H.), Ron Johnson (Wis.), Marco Rubio (Fla.) and Pat Toomey (Pa.).

During their trip, the Senators met with U.S. troops, military officials and political leaders to discuss political, economic and security issues affecting bilateral relations. In addition to visiting with troops from their respective states, the Senators met with General David Petraeus, Afghan President Hamid Karzai, Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir of Pakistan, and Pakistani General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan Army.

The delegation returns to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.

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McConnell Statement on Attack in Tucson

January 8, 2011

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement Saturday regarding the shooting at the Rep. Giffords event in Tucson:

“This senseless attack today in Tucson is a national tragedy, and all America mourns those who lost their lives in the very act of public service. I join the entire Congress in condemning this horrifying act of violence, and on behalf of the entire Senate family, Elaine and I extend our deepest expressions of sympathy and heartfelt prayers to Rep. Giffords and the families of those who have been killed or injured. The U.S. Capitol Police are joining local, state and federal officials in this investigation. We appreciate their quick response and stand ready to assist in their efforts."

 

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