Mitch McConnell: “What I think we ought to do is complete the investigation and found out -- find out what exactly happened.”

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.

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.

But, my, how times have changed. Today, western Kentucky is a conservative Republican sea of red.

I’m not taking a break from the Senate business that matters to you.