In video, Sen. Mark Kirk says he’s anxious to get back to work

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A screen grab Sen. Mark Kirk video which he discusses his progress struggles after suffering stroke January.

A screen grab of Sen. Mark Kirk in a video in which he discusses his progress and struggles after suffering a stroke in January.

A screen grab from video which Sen. Mark Kirk discusses his progress recovering from stroke.

A screen grab from a video in which Sen. Mark Kirk discusses his progress in recovering from a stroke.

Sen. Mark Kirk

Senator Kirk Releases Video Recovery Progress

Senator Kirk Releases Video on Recovery Progress

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk works rehabilitatifollowing his stroke. Kirk suffered an ischemic stroke meaning blockage blood vessel stopped blood flow

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk works on rehabilitation following his stroke. Kirk suffered an ischemic stroke, meaning blockage of a blood vessel stopped blood flow to an area of the brain. | File Photo

Sen. Mark Kirk R-Ill. going through walking exercise RehabilitatiInstitute Chicago following stroke he suffered January 2012. (AP Photo/Courtesy Sen. Mark

Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill. going through a walking exercise at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago following a stroke he suffered in January 2012. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Sen. Mark Kirk's office)

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) seen here an image from video released May 8 when he offered his first public remarks

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), seen here in an image from a video released May 8, when he offered his first public remarks since suffering a stroke in January. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Sen. Mark Kirk's office)

Sen. Mark Kirk on Tuesday gave the public its first close-up glimpse of himself since he suffered a stroke in January, releasing a 2 1/2-minute video that shows his progress and struggles. In the video, the Highland Park Republican speaks confidently — and occasionally haltingly …