Defense
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WASHINGTON – Before leaving Washington for Memphis, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) reviewed the controversial Republican House Intelligence Committee memo ascribed to California Rep. Devin Nunes, as well as the Committee Democrats' response memo, and released the following statement:
"Because material in the Intelligence Committee memos remains classified, I can't say very much about them, but I can compare them in terms of persuasiveness, and by that measure, the Nunes memo is a dismal failure.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) issued the following statement on President Trump's reported comments at a meeting on immigration:
"Donald Trump should apologize to the countries he sullied with his disgraceful comments," said Congressman Cohen. "It is the President's job to act on behalf of our nation's best interests, and as President he must apologize.
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) responded today to President Trump's announcement to increase U.S. military presence in Afghanistan.
[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.
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.
[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.
[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."
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[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."