WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement:
"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.
"My recovery has been a long and often frustrating process, and the lingering effects of childhood polio haven't made it any easier. 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.
"Elaine and I are very grateful for all the continued well wishes from our fellow Kentu...