Mitch McConnell: “Look, Mitch McConnell said his top job was to make sure that Barack Obama gets defeated.”

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.

Even in the public eye, I feel that same instinct – I can’t help it.

And I’ll continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business.

I’ll keep working hard to get back on the Senate floor as soon as possible.