Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican’s health.

The Republican says in his first statement for weeks that he will not return to work just yet.

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky on Sunday announced, after weeks of speculation, that he had a fall last month that landed him in the hospital.

Mitch McConnell was pictured in hospital after issuing a medical update following a 1-month absence. He said he was hospitalized on June 14 after a fall and has been recovering from his injuries. McConnell said doctors confirmed he did not break any bones,

Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Sunday in his first public statement since being hospitalized nearly a month ago that he was “briefly unconscious” after suffering a fall.

McConnell is the longest-serving party leader in Senate history.

Mitch McConnell’s Senate absence, caused by a fall and pneumonia, has renewed questions about his health, transparency and political future.