Mitch McConnell: “Well, given the deficit numbers, it -- it really ought not to be a $1 trillion spending bill. I think we can start by…”

Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home.

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.

As always, I appreciate all of your continued well wishes, and I’m looking forward to getting back to the Senate and to Kentucky soon.

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.