Dave Brat: “I would like to take this opportunity to honor my friend, former Congressman Tom Bliley, who proudly represented…”

“I would like to take this opportunity to honor my friend, former Congressman Tom Bliley, who proudly represented Virginia's Seventh District for 20 consecutive years, on the occasion of his 84th birthday. He began his political career in 1968, when he was elected to the City Council of Richmond, Virginia, moving on to serve as mayor from 1970 to 1977. He was elected to his first congressional term in 1980, and under a Democratic President he helped pass legislation that modernized the regulation of pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and the financial markets. I hope he had a wonderful birthday, and I wish him many more. ____________________”