Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) returned to the Capitol on Monday, speaking noticeably slower as he addressed reporters after a months-long absence following a reported fall in June.
\n\n“After two years — two decades — of dodging your questions, I wasn’t sure how many of you would be here today,” McConnell joked at the start of his remarks.
\n\nMcConnell delivered a brief statement and said he remains committed to passing the farm bill and holding Russia accountable.
\n\nPrior to his return, the Kentucky Republican announced that he would cast his first Senate vote since his fall.
\n\n“Today, I’ll cast my first Senate vote since I took a bad fall back in June. I’m really looking forward to being back on the Senate floor and seeing my colleagues,” McConnell said in a statement released by his office.
\n\n“My recovery has been a long and often frustrating process, and the lingering effects of childhood polio haven’t made it any easier,” he continued. “I’m still not quite back to 100%, but I’ve assured Leader Thune that, as I continue with physical therapy on the advice of my doctors, I will do my best to be present for tough votes when our Conference needs me.”
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