releases: http://cohen.house.gov/press-release/statement-congressman-cohen-passing-former-us-senator-fred-thompson
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| http://cohen.house.gov/press-release/statement-congressman-cohen-passing-former-us-senator-fred-thompson | Statement of Congressman Cohen on the passing of Former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson | 2015-11-01 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | legacy | [MEMPHIS, TN] Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today released the following statement regarding the passing of former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson: "I amsaddened to hear of the passing of Senator Fred Thompson," said Congressman Cohen. "Fred served the United States and the state of Tennessee with distinction for 8 years in Congress. I was present when the National Conference of State Legislatures awarded him the Restoring the Balance Award for his dedication to federalism. For Fred, it was not a political or campaign issue, it was his philosophy. He was a proud graduate of the University of Memphis and the only U of M grad to ever serve in the U.S. Senate. Despite our political differences, Fred was always encouraging to me and I valued our friendship. He led an eclectic life from his time as an outstanding congressional staffer during the Watergate hearings and as a fine attorney, actor, and public servant. His was a life very well lived. I send my condolences to his family." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |