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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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Jul 21, 2009

The government will, with the backstop of the taxpayers, undercut the 1,300 or so health insurance companies we have.

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Jun 10, 2009

The proposed VA hospital in Louisville is currently stalled.

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May 14, 2009

The President could start by moving forward on the Nuclear Loan Guarantee program.

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May 11, 2009

The proposed VA hospital in Louisville is currently stalled.

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Apr 29, 2009

We had a vote in the Senate 2 years ago, 94 to 3, on the issue of whether or not the detainees at Guantanamo should come to the United States.

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Apr 29, 2009

Both candidates for President last year said they wanted to close Guantanamo.

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Apr 29, 2009

Various communities are beginning to discuss their interest in taking these, and so far, there isn't any.

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Apr 29, 2009

The Supreme Court, in effect, ordered us to pass military commission law, which we did a couple of years ago.

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Mar 17, 2009

What preventative measures is DOD taking to address this problem? What, if any, legislative action would DOD need Congress to take to expand suicide awareness and education on posts?

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Mar 17, 2009

Your Armed Forces stand as the most combat experienced in this Nation's history.

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Mar 17, 2009

Transition obviously means change, but in this case, it also meant continuity in providing for the common defense.

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Mar 17, 2009

We must continue to improve stability and defend our vital national interests in the broader Middle East and South Central Asia.

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Mar 17, 2009

I couldn't agree with you more, which is why I'm baffled and concerned and stunned about the budget recommendation to underfund the Super Hornet.

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Mar 17, 2009

Congress has established a national suicide hotline for returning troops, as well as increased funding for mental health for active military personnel.

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Mar 17, 2009

I am grateful for your understanding of the stress our Armed Forces and their families are under.

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Mar 16, 2009

What I would like to know first is how it happened, when we had an extraordinary leverage a mere two weeks ago, when we handed over $30 billion.

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Mar 16, 2009

What I'd like to know first is how it happened, when we had an extraordinary leverage a mere two weeks ago when we handed over $30 billion.

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Feb 26, 2009

We will end our combat mission in Iraq by August 31, 2010.

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Feb 25, 2009

If you started spending the day that Jesus was born, and you spent $1 million every single day, you still wouldn't have spent $1 trillion.

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Feb 25, 2009

I think the whole country is waiting to find out exactly how American families are going to receive assistance and how fast.

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Feb 1, 2009

We believe -- Republicans -- that a stimulus bill must fix the main problem first, and that's housing. That's how all of this began. We think you ought to go right at housing first.

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Feb 1, 2009

We believe, Republicans, that a stimulus bill must fix the main problem first, and that's housing. That's how all of this began. We think you ought to go right at housing first.

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Jan 7, 2009

Well, given the deficit numbers, it really ought not to be a trillion-dollar spending bill. I think we can start by saying that.

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