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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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Jun 27, 2017

If we have to work with the Democrats, it means we're not going to get the reforms we want in health care.

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Jun 26, 2017

Some members have town halls. Some don't. We'll see what happens.

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Jun 26, 2017

Doing nothing here is not possible. We must have action. Status quo is not acceptable.

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Jun 26, 2017

The option is, they have to get something done or they will work with Sen. Schumer.

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Jun 21, 2017

We debated many policy proposals. We considered many different viewpoints. In the end, we found that we share many ideas about what needs to be achieved, and how we can achieve it.

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Jun 20, 2017

I welcomed our recent discussion regarding the status of the new Louisville VA Medical Center, and I look forward to another update in the near future.

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Jun 20, 2017

A discussion draft will be made public tomorrow. Every member of the Senate will have it and it will be posted online for everyone to review.

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Jun 15, 2017

There could be a vote on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act Obamacare by the 4th of July recess.

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Jun 15, 2017

this is exactly what Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wants to do here.

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Jun 15, 2017

we don't want to repeat what we saw in the House, a very divisive process, a very difficult process.

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Jun 14, 2017

We want everybody to know that we've always had a robust discussion of the issues in this country throughout our history. But we don't dislike each other. We work together all the time.

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Jun 14, 2017

Well, we were shocked like everybody else, that anybody would come in and start shooting at our members. That's something I don't think anybody contemplated.

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Jun 14, 2017

Well, shocked like everybody else that anybody would come in and start shooting at our members.

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Jun 14, 2017

Look, we ought to be able to have big robust debates in this country without having this level of animosity that a lot of people feel.

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Jun 14, 2017

We want everybody to know that we always had a robust discussion of the issues in this country throughout our history. But, we don't just like each other. We work together all the time.

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Jun 12, 2017

When it comes to solving problems, Americans want us to listen first and then if necessary, offer targeted step-by-step solutions. Above all, they are tired of a process that shuts them out.

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May 11, 2017

Mitch McConnell... thinks that these are a distraction from the agenda on Capitol Hill.

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Apr 4, 2017

The United States is at a pivotal moment in terms of public health.

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Apr 2, 2017

What I can tell you is that Neil Gorsuch will be confirmed this week.

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Mar 31, 2017

We need to restore the norms and traditions of the Senate and get past this unprecedented partisan filibuster.

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Mar 20, 2017

Mitch McConnell called it the most important piece of legislation in the last Congress.

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Mar 19, 2017

The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court.

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