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Mitch McConnell: “You’re right to expect your representatives to work hard for you. And part of my decision to retire at the end of my…”

On the recordJuly 13, 2026
You’re right to expect your representatives to work hard for you. And part of my decision to retire at the end of my term this coming January was being honest about the demands of Senate work.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

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Addressing constituents about his retirement and responsibilities.

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