The Briefing Room
General Category => National/Breaking News => Topic started by: libertybele on September 27, 2021, 10:58:25 pm
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Wow. Joe and Mitch have had a busy day; maybe they can share some ice cream.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announces he just received a COVID booster shot: 'It was an easy decision'
Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced during a floor speech on Monday that he has received a third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, immediately following President Biden doing the same thing.
"I'm glad to share that a few minutes ago I received a booster vaccination for COVID-19," McConnell said as he began his speech. "All throughout the pandemic, I've followed the best advice from experts, and especially from my own healthcare providers."
"It was an easy decision to receive a booster," he continued. "I'm a survivor of childhood polio from before vaccines... eradicated that disease here in our country, and around the world now. So I've been a lifelong champion of vaccinations.".........
https://www.businessinsider.com/mitch-mcconnell-covid-19-booster-shot-2021-9