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June 2, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation is united in horror and opposition to the violent killing of Mr. Floyd. It is well past time that we also unite on the side of peace in our streets and peace in our communities. We need to unite against these violent riots." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "Every one of us has an obligation to distinguish peaceful protests over the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery from the violent riots that continue to see innocent people hurt, businesses and neighborhoods destroyed, & law enforcement officers assaulted." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "I have fought for civil rights and the First Amendment. I completely support Americans' rights to peaceably protest and be heard. Our nation cannot deafen itself to the anger, pain, or frustration of black Americans. Our nation needs to hear this." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "This is an hour of great pain for our nation. Americans everywhere have been grieved and horrified by the killings of African-American citizens. We need the facts, we need the truth, and we need accountability. We need swift justice under law." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "But here's something that requires no investigation: In no world can arresting a man for an alleged minor infraction involve a police officer putting his knee on the man's neck for nine minutes while he cries out "I can't breathe" and then goes silent." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "State and local leaders must quickly disrupt outside agitators, restore order, and protect citizens. If they can't or won't, I hope the federal government is ready to stand in the breach. There is no constitutional right to commit violent crime or terrorize communities. Period." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "Americans have watched peaceful protests hijacked into violent riots that inflict the kind of injustice they supposedly oppose. Small businesses destroyed. Neighborhoods torn up. Police attacked on city streets. These riots need to stop. Not tomorrow. Not next week. Now." Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 29, 2020 McConnell Statement on Protests and Riots: "Our City, Our State, and Our Country Have to Pull Together" Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Our city, our state, and our country have to pull together. My full statement on the protests and riots in Louisville and across the country:" Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "House Democrats have been missing in action for months. They just forced through a remote voting scheme so they can continue their absence. But there's a problem: Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution." Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 14, 2020 Dr. Rand Paul Defends the Constitution, Condemns Warrantless Government Surveillance in Speech on Senate Floor Sen. Rand Paul
May 14, 2020 Dr. Rand Paul Defends the Constitution, Condemns Warrantless Government Surveillance in Speech on Senate Floor Sen. Rand Paul
May 12, 2020 Sen. Rand Paul to Offer Amendment to House-Passed FISA Bill to Protect Americans' Privacy, Reform System Sen. Rand Paul
May 1, 2020 E&C Members Hold Bipartisan Teleconference Forum with CDC on Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Health Outcomes Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
April 21, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request Sen. Rand Paul
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: I joined @FRCdc Washington Watch with Tony Perkins to discuss our work on the coronavirus crisis and the importance of an independent judiciary to protecting our Constitution." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 14, 2020 Letter to U.S. Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin and Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge Treasury, SBA to Ensure Protections for Faith-based Entities Sen. Rand Paul, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "TUNE IN: I will be speaking to @FRCdc Washington Watch with Tony Perkins at ~5:00 pm to discuss the coronavirus crisis and Judge Walker's ruling defending Kentuckians' religious liberty. https://tonyperkins.com" Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Grateful for this strong, eloquent ruling defending Kentuckians' religious liberty from Judge Justin Walker, @POTUS 's outstanding nominee for the D.C. Circuit. Of course church parking lots cannot be singled out with unfair standards that differ from other establishments." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 12, 2020 Dr. Rand Paul Releases Statement as Senate Adjourns with Patriot Act Powers Set to Expire Sen. Rand Paul
Feb. 5, 2020 Hearing of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services of the House Education and Labor Committee - Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services Rep. Jamie Comer
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, the Senate will put a stop to this reckless and partisan abuse of power by the House majority. I urge every one of my colleagues to cast the vote that the facts in evidence, the Constitution, & the common good clearly require. Vote to acquit the President." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the life and legacy of one of America's greatest heroes. Dr. King's strength and heroism made our country stronger and more just. By sharing his dream, he awoke a nation." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats' impeachment has been nakedly partisan from the beginning. Pelosi admits it was in the making years before events with Ukraine. Schumer says that whatever happens, if it helps him politically, it's a "win-win." They are playing political games with the Constitution." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 7, 2020 Support for Gun Rights Rep. Jamie Comer
Jan. 6, 2020 Letter to Colleagues - Udall, Paul Call for Vote on Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Unconstitutional War with Iran Sen. Rand Paul, ...
Jan. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate will soon have to address some of the deepest institutional questions contemplated by our Constitution. We'll have to decide whether we are going to safeguard core governing traditions or let short-term partisan rage overcome them." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Religious liberty and freedom of conscience are central to the soul of our nation. Yet we're seeing dangerous signs for religious freedom all over -- in the states, in the Democratic presidential primary, and even right here in the Senate. My full speech:" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Janet Dhilon, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Foxx, Comer Support EEOC Decision to Stop Burdensome Pay Data Collection Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 First Amendment Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 23, 2019 H.R. 4617 Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 19, 2019 Hearing of the Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Comer, Hearing on Workplace Nondiscrimination Policies and Priorities Rep. Jamie Comer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "It has been 232 years since the signing of the greatest document in our nation's history. It will always be a symbol of American values of individual liberty, freedom, and self-governance. #ConstitutionDay" Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 22, 2019 Wyden, Paul Bill Requires Warrants to Search Americans' Digital Devices at the Border Sen. Rand Paul, ...
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Rep. Jamie Comer
April 9, 2019 Gutting Individual Freedoms in the Name of Identity Politics Rep. Jamie Comer
April 9, 2019 Gutting Individual Freedoms in the Name of Identity Politics Rep. Jamie Comer
April 9, 2019 Hearing of the Civil Rights and Human Services of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Comer, Hearing on "The Equality Act (H.R. 5): Ensuring the Right to Learn and Work Free from Discrimination" Rep. Jamie Comer
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "It may be that anti-semitic views are limited to a small fringe today. But if ancient slurs and sanders are left unchallenged, they will be normalized anew." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Wyden, Paul, Leahy, Daines Question DOJ Over Government Surveillance of Americans' Location Information Sen. Rand Paul, ...
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "Racial and religious hate mongering deserves swift condemnation. I'm glad the House of Representatives is taking up a resolution to reject antisemitism. But I'm sorry it had to be prompted by the repeated invocation of hurtful stereotypes by a Democratic member of the House." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 5, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 5, 2019 Designating the Outstation of the Department of Veterans Affairs in North Ogden, Utah, As the Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation Sen. Rand Paul
Feb. 4, 2019 Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 Sen. Rand Paul
Jan. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Today, our nation unites to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We should keep striving for the mutual respect, shared brotherhood, and national unity to which Dr. King so powerfully called us. #MLKDay" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 2, 2018 Wyden, Paul Request Investigation of "Technical Irregularities" in NSA Metadata Program Sen. Rand Paul, ...
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad that this step by @IRSnews will make the right of Americans to freely advocate for their strongly-held beliefs less vulnerable to the malice of some in government, and to the proven failures of bureaucracies." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 17, 2018 The Irs and the First Amendment Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "In this country, good government means protecting citizens' First Amendment rights to participate in the competition of ideas -- not trying to shut down that competition." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 11, 2018 Dr. Rand Paul Holds Hearing on DHS Searching Smartphones Without a Warrant Sen. Rand Paul
Date Title Politician
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation is united in horror and opposition to the violent killing of Mr. Floyd. It is well past time that we also unite on the side of peace in our streets and peace in our communities. We need to unite against these violent riots." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "Every one of us has an obligation to distinguish peaceful protests over the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery from the violent riots that continue to see innocent people hurt, businesses and neighborhoods destroyed, & law enforcement officers assaulted." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "I have fought for civil rights and the First Amendment. I completely support Americans' rights to peaceably protest and be heard. Our nation cannot deafen itself to the anger, pain, or frustration of black Americans. Our nation needs to hear this." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "This is an hour of great pain for our nation. Americans everywhere have been grieved and horrified by the killings of African-American citizens. We need the facts, we need the truth, and we need accountability. We need swift justice under law." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "But here's something that requires no investigation: In no world can arresting a man for an alleged minor infraction involve a police officer putting his knee on the man's neck for nine minutes while he cries out "I can't breathe" and then goes silent." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "State and local leaders must quickly disrupt outside agitators, restore order, and protect citizens. If they can't or won't, I hope the federal government is ready to stand in the breach. There is no constitutional right to commit violent crime or terrorize communities. Period." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "Americans have watched peaceful protests hijacked into violent riots that inflict the kind of injustice they supposedly oppose. Small businesses destroyed. Neighborhoods torn up. Police attacked on city streets. These riots need to stop. Not tomorrow. Not next week. Now." Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 29, 2020 McConnell Statement on Protests and Riots: "Our City, Our State, and Our Country Have to Pull Together" Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Our city, our state, and our country have to pull together. My full statement on the protests and riots in Louisville and across the country:" Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "House Democrats have been missing in action for months. They just forced through a remote voting scheme so they can continue their absence. But there's a problem: Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution." Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 14, 2020 Dr. Rand Paul Defends the Constitution, Condemns Warrantless Government Surveillance in Speech on Senate Floor Sen.Rand Paul
May 14, 2020 Dr. Rand Paul Defends the Constitution, Condemns Warrantless Government Surveillance in Speech on Senate Floor Sen.Rand Paul
May 12, 2020 Sen. Rand Paul to Offer Amendment to House-Passed FISA Bill to Protect Americans' Privacy, Reform System Sen.Rand Paul
May 1, 2020 E&C Members Hold Bipartisan Teleconference Forum with CDC on Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Health Outcomes Rep.Steven Guthrie, ...
April 21, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request Sen.Rand Paul
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: I joined @FRCdc Washington Watch with Tony Perkins to discuss our work on the coronavirus crisis and the importance of an independent judiciary to protecting our Constitution." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 14, 2020 Letter to U.S. Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin and Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge Treasury, SBA to Ensure Protections for Faith-based Entities Sen.Rand Paul, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "TUNE IN: I will be speaking to @FRCdc Washington Watch with Tony Perkins at ~5:00 pm to discuss the coronavirus crisis and Judge Walker's ruling defending Kentuckians' religious liberty. https://tonyperkins.com" Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Grateful for this strong, eloquent ruling defending Kentuckians' religious liberty from Judge Justin Walker, @POTUS 's outstanding nominee for the D.C. Circuit. Of course church parking lots cannot be singled out with unfair standards that differ from other establishments." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 12, 2020 Dr. Rand Paul Releases Statement as Senate Adjourns with Patriot Act Powers Set to Expire Sen.Rand Paul
Feb. 5, 2020 Hearing of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services of the House Education and Labor Committee - Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services Rep.Jamie Comer
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, the Senate will put a stop to this reckless and partisan abuse of power by the House majority. I urge every one of my colleagues to cast the vote that the facts in evidence, the Constitution, & the common good clearly require. Vote to acquit the President." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the life and legacy of one of America's greatest heroes. Dr. King's strength and heroism made our country stronger and more just. By sharing his dream, he awoke a nation." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats' impeachment has been nakedly partisan from the beginning. Pelosi admits it was in the making years before events with Ukraine. Schumer says that whatever happens, if it helps him politically, it's a "win-win." They are playing political games with the Constitution." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 7, 2020 Support for Gun Rights Rep.Jamie Comer
Jan. 6, 2020 Letter to Colleagues - Udall, Paul Call for Vote on Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Unconstitutional War with Iran Sen.Rand Paul, ...
Jan. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate will soon have to address some of the deepest institutional questions contemplated by our Constitution. We'll have to decide whether we are going to safeguard core governing traditions or let short-term partisan rage overcome them." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Religious liberty and freedom of conscience are central to the soul of our nation. Yet we're seeing dangerous signs for religious freedom all over -- in the states, in the Democratic presidential primary, and even right here in the Senate. My full speech:" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Janet Dhilon, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Foxx, Comer Support EEOC Decision to Stop Burdensome Pay Data Collection Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 First Amendment Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 23, 2019 H.R. 4617 Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 19, 2019 Hearing of the Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Comer, Hearing on Workplace Nondiscrimination Policies and Priorities Rep.Jamie Comer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "It has been 232 years since the signing of the greatest document in our nation's history. It will always be a symbol of American values of individual liberty, freedom, and self-governance. #ConstitutionDay" Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 22, 2019 Wyden, Paul Bill Requires Warrants to Search Americans' Digital Devices at the Border Sen.Rand Paul, ...
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Rep.Jamie Comer
April 9, 2019 Gutting Individual Freedoms in the Name of Identity Politics Rep.Jamie Comer
April 9, 2019 Gutting Individual Freedoms in the Name of Identity Politics Rep.Jamie Comer
April 9, 2019 Hearing of the Civil Rights and Human Services of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Comer, Hearing on "The Equality Act (H.R. 5): Ensuring the Right to Learn and Work Free from Discrimination" Rep.Jamie Comer
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "It may be that anti-semitic views are limited to a small fringe today. But if ancient slurs and sanders are left unchallenged, they will be normalized anew." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Wyden, Paul, Leahy, Daines Question DOJ Over Government Surveillance of Americans' Location Information Sen.Rand Paul, ...
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "Racial and religious hate mongering deserves swift condemnation. I'm glad the House of Representatives is taking up a resolution to reject antisemitism. But I'm sorry it had to be prompted by the repeated invocation of hurtful stereotypes by a Democratic member of the House." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 5, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 5, 2019 Designating the Outstation of the Department of Veterans Affairs in North Ogden, Utah, As the Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation Sen.Rand Paul
Feb. 4, 2019 Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 Sen.Rand Paul
Jan. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Today, our nation unites to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We should keep striving for the mutual respect, shared brotherhood, and national unity to which Dr. King so powerfully called us. #MLKDay" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 2, 2018 Wyden, Paul Request Investigation of "Technical Irregularities" in NSA Metadata Program Sen.Rand Paul, ...
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad that this step by @IRSnews will make the right of Americans to freely advocate for their strongly-held beliefs less vulnerable to the malice of some in government, and to the proven failures of bureaucracies." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 17, 2018 The Irs and the First Amendment Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "In this country, good government means protecting citizens' First Amendment rights to participate in the competition of ideas -- not trying to shut down that competition." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 11, 2018 Dr. Rand Paul Holds Hearing on DHS Searching Smartphones Without a Warrant Sen.Rand Paul
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