Kean Jr. has not been present in Congress since March 5, citing a medical issue. A scheduled public appearance on May 28 was canceled, increasing speculation about his condition. Speaker Mike Johnson said he spoke with Kean Jr. by phone a few weeks earlier and that Kean Jr. sounded good and optimistic. Johnson stated that Kean Jr. will be fully transparent and disclose details, while Johnson said he does not know the specifics and must respect personal privacy. Johnson added that Kean Jr. is expected to return soon, that Congress has missed him, and that he is likely to be reelected. Johnson also said he and others are praying for Kean Jr. and want him back as soon as possible.
"Yeah, look, I talked to Tom. It's been a few weeks ago now on the phone, and he sounded good and optimistic. And we're expecting him back here soon. He's had a medical issue, and he's going to be fully transparent and disclose all thatI mean, that's what he told me, Johnson said, adding: But I don't even know the details, and, you know, I have to respect that it's a member's personal privacy on whatever matters they're dealing with. But we expect to have him back soon. We've missed him."
"He's a great member of Congress. He'll get reelected because he comes from a long historya legacyand his family of faithful public service. Things happen to people individually in their health and otherwise, and they deal with challenges and they get right back. That's what champions do. Tom Kean is one of them. Proud to stand with him. He's going to get reelected, and we look forward to welcoming him back here very soon. Thank you. Appreciate it."
"Johnson spoke to The Hill about Kean's absence last Friday and offered a similar sentiment: He said he was out on a medical issue and he'll be back as soon as possible. That's the full extent of what I know about it. It's a personal thing, and obviously I told him that we're praying for him, and I need him to get back as soon as he can."
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