Mitch McConnell: “The people who stormed this building believe they were acting on the wishes and instructions of their president.”

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

Part of my decision to retire at the end of my term this coming January was being honest about the demands of Senate work.

I still have unfinished business to complete on your behalf, and I have every intention of finishing the job you elected me to do.

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.