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Iran work shows Kirk adjusting to life post-stroke

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U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, a Highland Park Republican, and Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, from West Virginia, second right, wave from the steps of the U.S. Capitol when Kirk returned for the first time Jan. 3 since he suffered a 2012 stroke

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Senator Mark Kirk talks about his recovery from an ischemic stroke and returning to the U.S. Senate.

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Senator Mark Kirk, since returning to the U.S. Senate in January following a serious stroke, says his energy levels are increasing. He has emerged as a leader on sanctions against Iran.

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In his first major appearance this year outside the halls of Congress, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk had a succinct message to convey. "I have one message for the dictators in Tehran, I'm baaack,'" Kirk called out to the attendees of the AIPAC 2013 policy conference. He was met with a roaring standing ovation. Kirk's dedication to Iran sanctions reveals how the senator is adjusting to work back at the Capitol, and how his presence is encouraging some bipartisanship in the politically divided upper chamber.
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    • U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, a Highland Park Republican, and Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, from West Virginia, second right, wave from the steps of the U.S. Capitol when Kirk returned for the first time Jan. 3 since he suffered a 2012 stroke
    • Senator Mark Kirk talks about his recovery from an ischemic stroke and returning to the U.S. Senate.
    • Senator Mark Kirk, since returning to the U.S. Senate in January following a serious stroke, says his energy levels are increasing. He has emerged as a leader on sanctions against Iran.
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