Mitch McConnell: “It`s not going to pass the Senate whether -- there`s not a single Republican for it.”

You’re right to expect your representatives to work hard for you. And part of my decision to retire at the end of my term this coming January was being honest about the demands of Senate work.

But I was briefly unconscious and was taken to the hospital.

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.

Part of my decision to retire at the end of my term this coming January was being honest about the demands of Senate work.