Just finished Capitol step climb, It is the honor of my life to represent the people of #IL. Thx for all the support! http://t.co/dPWuxbZ2
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Mark Kirk (@SenatorKirk) January 03, 2013Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk has returned to Capitol Hill after suffering a massive stroke last January.
Will never forget seeing my capitol hill family from the cap steps today. #Amazing, so grateful.—
Mark Kirk (@SenatorKirk) January 03, 2013
His colleagues greeted him warmly:
Senators cheer colleague and stroke victim Mark Kirk as he reaches top of capitol steps on his return to work a year after a major stroke.—
Brit Hume (@brithume) January 03, 2013
Very moving: Senator Kirk returning to the House after his stroke cheered on by all of his colleagues lining the capitol steps. #senatorkirk—
Beverly A. Sykes (@BeverlyASykes) January 03, 2013
Was great to see @VP Biden today and members of Congress welcome back @SenatorKirk to the #Senate. #Congress—
Andrew Powaleny (@AndrewPowaleny) January 03, 2013
I enjoyed seeing @SenatorKirk return to the capitol today. He has been missed, and I am grateful for his miraculous recovery.—
Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) January 03, 2013
And others wished him well:
Congratulations to @SenatorKirk on his return to the Senate. An inspiration to us all!—
NorthwesternMemorial (@NMHnews) January 03, 2013
Welcome back to work, @SenatorKirk. You’re an inspiration. Keep it up!—
Susan Rice (@AmbassadorRice) January 03, 2013
Congrats to Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) on his return to work as his journey to recover from a stroke continues.—
David Shestokas (@shestokas) January 03, 2013
@SenatorKirk way to go!! You are an inspiration.—
Mary (@mfciezczak) January 03, 2013
Great to see that @SenatorKirk is back on Capitol Hill today. #Illinois—
Andrew Thrasher (@thrash28) January 03, 2013
@SenatorKirk I was so moved by your progress and journey! Thank you for your service to Illinois.—
Cathie Cushing Duff (@ccduff) January 03, 2013
@SenatorKirk Congratulations! You are truly an inspiration to all!—
Lindsey Mullarkey (@LindsMullarkey) January 03, 2013
Watching Sen. Mark Kirk (@SenatorKirk), who suffered a stroke last year, walk the steps of the #USCapitol is inspirational.—
Lee Wunsch (@lrwunsch) January 03, 2013
My friend, @SenatorKirk walked up the stairs to the Senate today with a little help from VP Biden and Sens. Manchin & Durbin #GreatJobMark—
(@DentPressShop) January 03, 2013
Welcome back, Sen. Mark Kirk. Taped interview w/ him after he scaled Capitol steps this morn. Can hear his poignant observations Fri. 5-9am.—
Dan Proft (@DanProft) January 03, 2013
I join to welcome @SenatorKirk back to the #US Senate. Each step he takes is an inspiration to us all. All of #IL is proud of you, Senator!—
Governor Pat Quinn (@GovernorQuinn) January 03, 2013
Just watched the video of @SenatorKirk return to the Senate. Very impressive sir! Best wishes for your continuing recovery. #113thCongress—
Al Bennett (@JudgeAHB) January 03, 2013
God bless Mark Kirk. What an astounding recovery.—
John Podhoretz (@jpodhoretz) January 03, 2013
Indeed. Best wishes to you, Sen. Kirk, in your continued recovery.
