Marsha Blackburn: “it is such an honor to be here following Leader McConnell and talk about the achievements of our State's senior Senator…”

“it is such an honor to be here following Leader McConnell and talk about the achievements of our State's senior Senator and recognize his wonderful work, not only in DC but also in Tennessee. I want to touch on just a few of those highlights and the importance to our State. For me, being a State senator involved in our community, coming to serve in Congress, and now serving in the Senate with our senior Senator is something that is a wonderful experience. The majority leader just mentioned that our senior Senator will retire at the end of next year. Of course, we are all going to miss seeing him around Capitol Hill. Senator Alexander has really distinguished himself as a man who is committed to Tennessee tradition and to helping Tennessee find prominence on the global stage. Anyone who has ever entered Senator Alexander's office knows that he is a music lover. What they may not know is that he is also both a classically trained pianist and a pretty good gospel and country pianist. He has even performed on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, and rumor has it that he really rocked the house the night he was there. His love of music and of Tennessee's musicians has caused him to work tirelessly in these efforts. In the House, I started a songwriters' caucus.…”