Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell delivered a forceful reminder of the unwavering commitment to the West's principles of territorial integrity, sovereignty, and freedom of navigation in the face of global challenges.
In the wake of former President Trump's assassination attempt, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell outlined his final mission as Leader, focusing on the United States' role in leading the West and adhering to the national security policy of President Ronald Reagan.
McConnell's remarks at the NATO summit served as a speech defending Reagan's "peace through strength" foreign policy, reminding delegates to the Republican National Convention of the central mission of the United States as laid out by the late president.
McConnell's Leadership: A Farewell Address on National Security
McConnell stressed the importance of America's commitments to its allies and the urgent needs of countries on "the front lines of authoritarian aggression and terrorist savagery." He emphasized the necessity for providing them with the tools to defend themselves, impose costs on their aggressors, and negotiate from positions of strength.
McConnell's most significant achievement as Leader has been protecting the Constitution from becoming a "living Constitution" subject to the whims of transient majorities. His stand in 2016 to block hearings on Merrick Garland's nomination for the Supreme Court exemplified his trust in the American people and his "Long Game" strategy.
McConnell's Leadership: A Farewell Address on National Security
The confirmation of three justices nominated by President Trump and McConnell's leadership in their confirmations transformed the Supreme Court into a "constitutionalist" one, applying the Constitution as written and intended by its framers.
In his address, McConnell laid out a farewell vision, similar to George Washington's in 1796, emphasizing the enduring principles of the West and the continued importance of American leadership today. He highlighted the inseparable link between European security and prosperity and that of the United States.
McConnell's Leadership: A Farewell Address on National Security
McConnell's legacy as Leader will be defined by his unwavering commitment to the Constitution, especially the First Amendment, and his bold and consistent upholding of America's commitments around the world. He will continue his work as Chairman of a Senate committee for at least two more years, remaining a guiding force in shaping American policy.
