THREAD: Today, @SenThadCochran will deliver his farewell address. He served with a sense of dignity and respect for his colleagues that was always appreciated but never confused for lack of fierceness. He fought for Mississippi as hard as any Senator.
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But there are many things do have in common, and there’s a particular part of his legacy that I want every New Yorker to remember today:
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After Hurricane Katrina buffeted his state,
@SenThadCochran convinced recalcitrant lawmakers to deliver aid to the gulf coast far exceeding the Admin’s request. And he did it by working members on both sides behind the scenes, earning the nickname the “quiet persuader.”Show this thread -
When Hurricane Sandy hit, Chairman Cochran was the ranking member on the Approps Cmte. He & his staff were extraordinarily helpful throughout the process. Ultimately,
@SenThadCochran voted for the#Sandy relief bill when many of our colleagues opposed it. I’ll never forget that.Show this thread
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No walls ever. Thank you
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It’s only necessary when you don’t actually work but want people to think you do and that you really really care so you have a press conference to tell everyone what you’re doing. People who actually put in the hard work let their work do the talking.
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