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“In Mr. Scalia, President Trump has chosen a veteran public servant, a sharp lawyer, and a consummate professional. His strong legal credentials, considerable expertise on labor and regulatory issues, and prior experience serving at the Department will make him an asset to the administration, and to the American people."

‘To a special degree, her legacy will have helped form and shape America’s civic future for the better. Because she gave of herself so generously to a special class of young people – those who are so interested in our American government that they just had to come see it firsthand. So today, the Senate celebrates this outstanding legacy and warmly congratulates Principal Weeden on such a tremendous accomplishment. We thank her for all she has done. And we wish her nothing but happiness in the years that lie ahead.’

‘Later this morning, we’ll vote to confirm two more of President Trump’s impressive nominees for district courts: Michael Liburdi for the District of Arizona and Peter Welte for the District of North Dakota… In addition, the Senate is not going anywhere until we confirm two impressive nominees… Ambassador Kelly Craft is President Trump’s excellent choice to serve as our Ambassador to the United Nations. David Norquist is his pick for Deputy Secretary of Defense… And finally, we must also pass the bipartisan government funding agreement that President Trump’s negotiating team worked out with Speaker Pelosi.’

Recent Press Releases

Leader McConnell Meets with Secretary of Labor Nominee Gene Scalia

July 30, 2019

McConnell Thanks Senate Page School Principal Kathryn Weeden for Senate Service

July 30, 2019

Senate Needs to Confirm More Judges, Confirm Key National Security Nominees, and Pass the President’s Funding Agreement This Week

July 30, 2019