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U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell addressed the Senate floor, discussing the outcomes of the 2024 election. McConnell expressed that voters delivered a clear message in favor of Republicans.

He stated, "A week ago today, the American people stood to be counted. They lined up to make their voices heard. And the message they sent was resoundingly clear." He criticized Washington Democrats for their economic policies over the past four years, attributing a rise in consumer prices and inflationary spending to their actions.

McConnell emphasized voter discontent with Democratic approaches on several issues, including border security and law enforcement. He remarked, "Four years ago, they watched Washington Democrats campaign on slashing ICE and halting construction of physical barriers along the southern border...And last Tuesday, they said enough was enough."

Additionally, he commented on crime concerns: "Four years ago, they watched Washington Democrats campaign on defunding the police and going soft on crime...And last Tuesday, they said enough was enough."

According to McConnell's speech, American voters sought leaders capable of ensuring safety and stability. He noted that voters chose Republicans to maintain a majority in both houses of Congress and secured the presidency.

"The nation surveyed its problems and decided that Republicans were equipped to put the ship of state back on the right track," McConnell added.

He also acknowledged an absence of allegations regarding foreign interference in this election cycle's results: "Thus far, I’ve been encouraged by the lack of baseless speculation that Tuesday’s decisive result was influenced in any way by foreign interference."

Looking forward, McConnell expressed hope for bipartisan cooperation as Republicans assume control in Congress: "Here in the Senate, I hope they’ll work with the new Senate Republican majority as we begin to clean up the messes left over from the past four years."