Mitch McConnell: “The Congress, of course, didn't pass Cap and Trade back in 2009 and 2010 when the Democrats had very large majorities…”

But, my, how times have changed. Today, western Kentucky is a conservative Republican sea of red.

So I hate that I’ll miss the fun this year, but I’m sending my best wishes to the St. Jerome community for a successful picnic.

There’s no place I’d rather be on the first Saturday in August than with the good people of western Kentucky, feasting on pork and mutton.

I'll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period, and I'll continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business.