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Congressman Cohen Praises Senator Alexander on Announced Retirement

December 17, 2018

Says state’s senior senator is knowledgeable and honest

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) responded to today's announcement by Senator Lamar Alexander that he will be retiring in 2020 with the following statement:

"On all occasions, Senator Alexander has been a gentleman, is knowledgeable about issues and is honest and above board. I worked with then-Governor Alexander as a state senator on the Tennessee State Scenic Highway legislation and, in Congress, on the 21st Century Cures Act, part of the National Institutes of Health package that delivered important resources to medical research, particularly on Alzheimer's.

"I look forward to continuing to work with him over the next two years. I know he is looking forward to spending more time with his wonderful family."