WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid thanked likely Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul of Kentucky for dispensing “expert advice” on Reid’s injured right eye.
“I really appreciate it very, very much,” the Nevada Democrat said to Paul, a Republican senator and ophthalmologist who was taking his turn presiding over the chamber Wednesday.
“I want the people of Kentucky to know that, how thoughtful, considerate and kind you’ve been to me over these months,” Reid told Paul.
On New Year’s Day, Reid fell and injured the right side of his face and his right eye while exercising.
He’s had extensive surgery to try to regain his sight in that eye, which is shielded behind tinted glasses.