(Editor's Note: The following press release was provided by the office of U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell)
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor Wednesday (July 15) regarding the severe flooding in Kentucky:
“We’re all thinking of the many Kentuckians who’ve been impacted by severe flooding over the past couple of days. Eastern Kentucky has been especially hard-hit. Governor Beshear has declared a State of Emergency, and the Kentucky delegation stands ready to assist in this effort.
“The tragic flooding has already claimed two lives in Johnson County. Six remain missing. Others were forced to watch as homes and cherished memories swept away.
“We can only imagine what these Kentuckians and their families must be going through.
“This has been an especially trying task for our first responders too. They’ve had to battle against debris and downed power lines. They’ve worked to rescue Kentuckians from trees. It hasn’t been easy, but it reminds us again of why we owe these men and women so much. I join Kentuckians in thanking them for all they’ve done, and all they continue to do now.”
