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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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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