McConnell says he has 'nothing to add' when asked about cause of freeze episodes
Mitch McConnell, 81, pointed to past statements from Capitol physician Brian P. Monahan when asked about his health. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday, in his first news conference since a second freezing episode last week, said he had "nothing to add" when reporters questioned him about what caused the episodes and whether he should be more transparent. McConnell, 81, addressed a clamor of reporters after a closed-door policy lunch with the Senate Republican Conference. "Respectfully, can you tell us what has been afflicting you and describe, characterize, what is the level of transparency that the people of Kentucky deserve to hear about your condition?" one reporter asked . MORE: McConnell, after freeze, alludes to 'attention' paid to incident The senator began to point to the statements from Capitol physician Brian P. Monahan, but was then interrupted by the reporter. "We'd like to hear from you," the reporter said. ...