Mitch McConnell: “I appreciate the opportunity to be here to introduce the distinguished public servant that we're all quite familiar…”

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.

On the advice of my doctors, I’ll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period.

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.

I’ve watched vaccines save millions of lives from devastating diseases across America and around the world.