Heidi Alexander: “I am grateful that the Senate has approved that measure naming the Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States…”

“I am grateful that the Senate has approved that measure naming the Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Nashville. I stand at the desk of former Senator Thompson. This was a desk that Senator Howard Baker also had. I have the desk myself because Senator Thompson and I were inspired by Senator Baker to be involved in politics and government in our State and the House of Representatives-- our delegation. I think Senator Carper and his committee all seem to think that it is very appropriate that the new Nashville courthouse be named for Senator Thompson. It gives me a great deal of pride and personal privilege to be able to ask for that to be done. I thank Congresswoman Blackburn in the House for her leadership and all the Members of the delegation and the Members of the Senate for their cooperation in this. I thank the Presiding Officer. I yield the floor. ____________________”