Apr 23, 2013
There could be nobody better in this country...to give the opening remarks on the 21st century than Fred Smith.
Steve Cohen
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Steve Cohen is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Tennessee's 9th congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Cohen has been involved in various legislative efforts and has served on multiple committees during his tenure. He is known for his advocacy on issues such as civil rights, healthcare, and education. Cohen has also been vocal on matters concerning the executive branch and its impact on local communities.
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Apr 23, 2013
It is indeed my honor to be here, and to congratulate the panel on its work and its selection of its first testifier.
Apr 17, 2013
I rise today to recognize the 40th anniversary of the founding of FedEx, one of the world's great companies. According to business lore, CEO Fred Smith originally introduced his idea for FedEx in a Yale economics paper that got him a C…
Apr 17, 2013
Last night, PBS aired the ``Memphis Soul'' performance recorded last week at the White House. The performance featured many songs that were recorded at Stax Records located in Memphis. In 1998, Memphis civic leaders raised more than $10…
Apr 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, the gentleman from Ohio mentioned the concert that the President hosted with PBS and the Grammys on Tuesday, and did a poor imitation, I guess, of Justin Timberlake on ``(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay.'' It was a phenomenal…
Apr 10, 2013
I appreciate your bringing up the idea of the hottest year. In Memphis, it does occasionally get hot, but it also does in Washington. I think it's supposed to be 90 today. I suspect, and somebody is going to be able to prove me wrong, but…
Apr 10, 2013
Memphis borders Arkansas, and there was some kind of a pipeline problem over there recently. I think it might have been Exxon. They had a leak. That's kind of an expensive process. That's similar to the Keystone pipeline; isn't it? It…
Apr 10, 2013
I just want to thank you for your leadership, and it's been an honor to join you today on the floor on this issue. It's important to be addressed.
Apr 10, 2013
Mr. Blumenauer, let me ask you this--and we've worked together on the Keystone XL issue--When people come to you and say that it's going to create all these jobs, we need jobs and they can get this oil, these tar sands to China if they…
Apr 10, 2013
I figured it was, and it's just unbelievable. And last week it was cold. I mean, I had my winter suit when I went home, and I brought my summer stuff here today. The heat does have effects, and you brought up some of the other issues. It's…
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