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Press Release: Mitch McConnell Criticizes Democrats for Blocking Bipartisan Defense Appropriations Bill

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Senator Mitch McConnell criticizes Democrats for obstructing defense funding, emphasizing the need for timely investments in national security.

Quiver AI Summary

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell criticized Democrats for blocking the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, emphasizing the importance of defense funding in light of rising global threats. He stated, “Providing for the common defense is a solemn Constitutional obligation,” and highlighted the risks associated with delays in investment.

McConnell expressed concern over the increasing military capabilities of adversaries, asserting that the lack of appropriated dollars could widen the gap between the nation’s defense rhetoric and action. He remarked, “The longer we wait to make sizable investments in our own defense, the more difficult it will be to restore deterrence.”

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  • S.2572: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
  • S.1674: Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2025
  • S.930: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income capital gains from the sale of certain farmland property which are reinvested in individual retirement plans.
  • S.698: Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025
  • S.500: CAREER Act of 2025
  • S.476: White Oak Resiliency Act of 2025

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