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‘The men and women we trust to lead our military have made it abundantly clear: The status quo in defense funding – let alone the further instability that would result from our failure to reach an agreement – is handicapping our servicemembers. In the next week and a half, let’s put aside partisan rhetoric and start heeding the warnings of our nonpartisan military leaders. Let’s give those who keep us safe the resources they need to do it.’

‘In 2017, the Senate evaluated and confirmed a record number of nominations to the circuit courts. One of the most significant accomplishments in President Donald Trump’s first year will serve Americans for decades to come, yet it has received very little fanfare. In the months since taking the oath of office, Trump has sent a steady stream of impressive federal-court nominees to the Senate for our consideration. And the result has been historic.’

‘Their goal is to waste the Senate’s time and prevent the president from promptly filling judicial vacancies. 2017 was an historic year of partisan obstruction by our Democratic colleagues. Even for uncontroversial judges who went on to unanimous or near-unanimous confirmation votes, my colleagues across the aisle used every possible procedural roadblock to delay and drag their heels. Now 2018 is starting off the same way.’

Recent Press Releases

‘Let’s Give Those Who Keep Us Safe the Resources They Need To Do It’

January 8, 2018

McConnell and Grassley Op-Ed: A Historic Year for the Federal Judiciary

January 8, 2018

Needless Democrat Obstruction Continues in Judicial Confirmation Process

January 8, 2018