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Mitch McConnell

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Mitch McConnell is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Kentucky, a position he has held since 1985. A member of the Republican Party, McConnell has played a significant role in shaping legislative priorities and has served as the Senate Majority Leader since January 2015. Throughout his tenure, he has been involved in key policy areas including healthcare, tax reform, and judicial appointments. McConnell is known for his strategic leadership and has been a prominent figure in national politics, particularly during contentious legislative battles.

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May 23, 2022

There is no person more significance in the failure to do anything in the Senate than Mitch McConnell.

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May 19, 2022

That is a very good question. And I`ll let you know when we take it back.

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May 17, 2022

Look, racism of any sort is abhorrent in America and ought to be stood up to you by everybody, both Republicans, Democrats, all Americans.

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May 16, 2022

Well, certainly, the episode, this horrible episode in Buffalo is a result of a completely deranged young man who ought to suffer the severest possible penalty under the law.

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May 12, 2022

Mitch McConnell wanted -- was expelling a Republican senator knowing that they would lose the seat to the Democrats.

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May 12, 2022

After careful consideration, I`ve made the decision to oppose the House Democrats slanted and unbalanced proposal for another commission to study the events of January 6.

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May 12, 2022

stripping women of their rights, well, that`s just protecting basic rights.

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May 12, 2022

That stripping women of their rights, well, that’s just protecting basic rights.

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May 12, 2022

For the Supreme Court to -- on any issue, to reach a decision contrary to public opinion, it`s exactly what the Supreme Court is about, is to protect basic rights, even when majorities are in favor of something else. It happens all the…

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May 12, 2022

A lot of people in the media and in the public think that we can't handle the job of disciplining our fellow members and guarding the integrity of this institution. I don't believe that. I never have. And if I did believe that to be true…

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May 10, 2022

Safe to say there aren`t 60 votes there at the federal level, no matter who happens to be in the majority, no matter who happens to be in the White House. So I think the widespread sentiment of my conference is this issue, will be dealt…

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May 10, 2022

We need to be a country where communities of color feel confident that the police are there to safeguard their rights.

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May 10, 2022

There is no question, none that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day.

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May 9, 2022

As you know, Fort Knox is one of the country's most energy independent military installations.

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May 8, 2022

National ban on abortion, entirely possible.

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May 8, 2022

Mitch McConnell said a national abortion ban would be possible, would be possible, if Roe is overturned.

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May 8, 2022

Mitch McConnell saying, national ban on abortion, entirely possible.

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May 8, 2022

Mitch McConnell saying the quiet part out loud, admitting Republicans will push a national ban on abortion if they take power in Washington this fall.

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May 8, 2022

If the leaked opinion became the final opinion, legislative bodies - not only at the state level but at the federal level - certainly could legislate in that area. So yes, it's possible. It depends where the votes were.

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May 8, 2022

I think that - I think the fact that Mitch McConnell is saying this suggests that this is a pretty mainstream opinion, within the Republican Party.

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May 4, 2022

Instead of trying to help middle class families Democrats are cooking up massive bailouts for Ivy League graduates. You could hardly dream up something more unfair.

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May 4, 2022

You need -- it seems to me -- excuse the lecture, to concentrate on what the news is today, not a leaked draft. But the fact that the draft was leaked.

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May 4, 2022

There`s no question, none, that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day.

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