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Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care I've received from excellent doctors, nurses, therapists, and hospital staff.

Even in the public eye, I feel that same instinct – I can’t help it.

I’m continuing to do everything they ask to speed my recovery.

I still have unfinished business to complete on your behalf, and I have every intention of finishing the job you elected me to do.