Tennessee should be proud of its senior United States senator. He has represented his state and his nation well. Lamar Alexander has devoted his adult life to public service, from the U.S. Senate to the governor’s mansion to the presidency of the University of
Tennessee, and he has done so with honor and integrity.
Over his long and distinguished career he has earned honors and awards from a variety of organizations. The latest group to recognize his conservative principles is the National Association of Manufacturers, which has given the Tennessee Republican its NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence. The award recognizes members of Congress who consistently voted with and supported the manufacturing community during the 112th Congress, according to the association.
“The first question I ask when I look at any legislation is if it will make it easier and cheaper to create private-sector jobs, because that needs to be our No. 1 priority in Washington,” Alexander said. “Tennessee’s auto industry is strong because we made it possible for manufacturers to make in the United States what they sell in the United States. While the president’s policies are making that more difficult around the nation, many of us in Congress are working to reverse that trend.”
NAM recognizes lawmakers who would “make the United States the best place in the world to manufacture and attract foreign investment, expand access to global markets, develop 21st-century workforce and promote innovation, investment and productivity.” Alexander in particular was honored for what NAM called his “pro-growth, pro-jobs” record in the 112th Congress, including his efforts to agree upon a responsible budget and his vote to keep taxes low for small manufacturers and family-owned businesses. Alexander also opposed labor and environmental regulations that would make it harder to create jobs both in Tennessee and the United States.
Congratulations, Sen. Alexander, for representing your state and nation with the right positions on so many issues.