‘Missing’ GOP Congressman Breaks Silence After Months Away From DC

His father, former New Jersey Gov. Thomas Kean Sr. , had previously attempted to reassure the public by saying his son was under medical supervision and expected to recover fully.

Still, the extended silence surrounding the congressman’s condition became politically problematic for Republicans at a time when every vote in the House has carried enormous significance

Kean represents New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, one of the most closely watched swing districts in the country.