Mitch McConnell: “12 months ago, this president said disagreement must not lead to this union. But yesterday he invoked the bloody…”

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.

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

I’m not taking a break from the Senate business that matters to you.