Bill Lee: “I think it is not keeping with what the three pillars of our national security strategy should be, in terms of defense…”

It’s exactly why we will have a thorough, comprehensive review of what happened, so that we can know the answers that so many people want.

Carrying out a lawfully imposed sentence is among the State’s most serious responsibilities, and the people of Tennessee expect it to be done in a manner that is not only legal and constitutional, but is effective.

It’s a tragedy, and it’s deeply disturbing that that has happened in this state. The people deserve better than that.

We have really seen the airport board and commissioners just step right into one decision to the next to make sure that this happened.