Political Quotes

“I would like to take a moment to recognize and thank the chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee and Senator from Tennessee, Lamar Alexander. Senator Alexander has committed his life to public service for both the people of Tennessee and Nation. He served first as the Governor of Tennessee, then as the Secretary of Education under President George H. W. Bush from 1991 to 1993, and finally in the U.S. Senate since 2003. Senator Alexander has served more years as Governor and U.S. Senator than any other Tennessean who has occupied both positions. It has been an Honor to serve with Senator Alexander over the past 4 years. As chair of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Senator Alexander dedicated the end of his Senate career to issues such as the opioid epidemic, supporting mental health providers, lowering prescription drug prices, and cultivating innovation in the medical field, just to name a few. During his tenure as chair Senator Alexander presided over more than 70 hearings and oversaw more than 45 bills that eventually became law. Senator Alexander has dedicated his career to faithfully representing the people of our great country, believing that ``the best decisions are made by those closest to the people.'' Thank you, again, to Senator Alexander. I wish him a long and peaceful retirement, playing piano and spending time with his wife, Honey, their children and grandchildren, and dog, Rufus.”