Mitch McConnell: “One thing is clear any solution will be a bipartisan solution. Both sides have to work together and we will stay here…”

As much as it frustrates me, this process takes time. And on the advice of my doctors, I won't be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet.

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.

I have every intention of finishing the job you elected me to do.

I’m continuing to do everything they ask to speed my recovery.