We didn't make much progress on the country's agenda. And in my view it's because the Senate basically hadn't done much of anything, with a couple of exceptions, for the last four years [of Barack Obama's presidency]. And that's going to change.
Mitch McConnellI think some of our members may have thought the default issue was a hostage you might take a chance at shooting. Most of us didnโt think that. What we did learn is this - itโs a hostage thatโs worth ransoming. And it focuses the Congress on something that must be done.
Mitch McConnellWe [Democrats] are looking for things that we think would make a difference, improve the country, and enjoy some bipartisan support.
Mitch McConnell