Mitch McConnell: “All Republicans I think will oppose that.”

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

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.