{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=E885B37B-D3D8-4E4E-A6A2-DB3949DFDFE0", "McConnell Celebrates Honor Flight and Kentucky Veterans", "2021-10-21", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "Senate", "KY", "Mitch McConnell", "M000355", "www.mcconnell.senate.gov", "mcconnell", "https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding his visit with Honor Flight Bluegrass:\n\n\u201cYesterday, it was my privilege to welcome a distinguished group of Kentucky veterans from all across the Commonwealth to our nation\u2019s capital.\n\n\u201cRepresenting every branch of the military, more than sixty Kentuckians who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam traveled to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built in their honor.\n\n\u201cThe Honor Flight program, which coordinates these trips, is finally back up and running after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down their operations last year. I couldn\u2019t be more thankful for this organization\u2019s seamless planning and execution, especially in light of this year\u2019s added complications.\n\n\u201cThe Honor Flight Bluegrass Chapter has brought hundreds of veterans to Washington over the years, mirroring the important work of their peer organizations nationwide.\n\n\u201cDespite the significant logistical and financial hurdles of these trips, the Honor Flight program ensures every veteran can travel at no cost to themselves.\n\n\u201cI had the opportunity to meet with some of these Kentucky heroes and listen to their incredible stories. Their service spanned generations, continents, and conflicts, but one thread unites them all: a complete dedication to the cause of freedom and a deep love for our great nation.\n\n\u201cAs the son of a World War II veteran, I have a special appreciation for these men and women. It was a great honor to stand by their side as they visited the solemn monuments constructed to commemorate their sacrifice.\n\n\u201cI would like to express my sincere gratitude to those brave servicemembers. And to the hardworking Honor Flight organizers and volunteers who made their visit possible \u2013 thank you.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=E885B37B-D3D8-4E4E-A6A2-DB3949DFDFE0"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.7988053150475025, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}