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Information concerning my stance on Defense and Military issues.

August 21, 2017

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) responded today to President Trump's announcement to increase U.S. military presence in Afghanistan.

August 17, 2017

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, today announced that he will be introducing articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump following the President's comments on the horrific events in Charlottesville, Virginia.

July 19, 2017

A group of liberal House Democrats stepped up criticism of President Trump on Wednesday, introducing a "no confidence" resolution that officially questions Trump's fitness to serve as commander in chief.

It logs a laundry list of controversies swirling around the president — including his campaign's many contacts with Russian officials, his refusal to release his taxes, his verbal attacks on women and the press, and his firing of FBI Director James Comey.

July 19, 2017

[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, today introduced a Resolution of No Confidence in President Donald J. Trump. The resolution details President Trump's unacceptable behavior as President and expresses a lack of confidence in his service. A copy of the resolution can be found here.

July 10, 2017

[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) released the following statement on the C-130 plane crash this evening in Mississippi:

"I am saddened by the terrible plane crash this evening in Mississippi that took the lives of five soldiers serving our country. My thoughts go out to the families of the deceased, and I hope for the survival of the others on board."

May 29, 2017

[MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) released the following statement today in recognition of Memorial Day:

"On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women in uniform who gave their lives defending our nation. We reflect on their selfless courage, commitment to our country, and sacrifice they and their families made to keep us safe. While spending time with family and friends this holiday weekend, I appreciate your joining me in taking a moment to keep them in our thoughts and prayers."

May 16, 2017

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, released the following statement after reports that President Trump compromised highly classified information during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and Ambassador Kislyak: