Congressman Cohen: Forbes Magazine Got It Wrong

A transcript of his remarks follows

“Mr. Speaker. Recently, Forbes Magazine ranked what they call the most miserable cities in the country. Memphis, Tennessee, was third on that list. They considered certain issues but they didn’t consider others.

“They didn't consider the best barbecue in the United States of America or some of the greatest music that comes from Beale Street, a great tourist center, or the gorgeous sunsets on the Mississippi River.

“They didn't consider the people of Memphis and the creativity that's emanated from there. They didn’t consider Fred Smith who developed the greatest delivery of goods in the world or our unrivaled system of freight delivery. They didn’t consider St. Jude Children's Hospital that provides the gift of life and research into cancer and Nobel Prize winners.

“Opportunities for innovation are prevalent in Memphis. Music. Sam Phillips and Elvis Presley who created rock 'n' roll and Willie Mitchell, Isaac Hayes, Stax and Soulsville.

“I invite Chris Buckley, my friend and Forbes Magazine to come to Memphis and visit for themselves. Memphis also has a great optometry school. Sometimes it's in the eye of the beholder -- maybe they'll leave with 20/20 vision.”

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Steven Broderick
Communications Director
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9)
1005 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
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