Mitch McConnell: “Mitch McConnell shut down judicial nominations virtually during 2016.”

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.

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.

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

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.