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Cohen said, "Senator Kennedy was committed to so many issues that were important. I was a delegate for him in the 1980 Democratic convention."
Congressman Steve Cohen says the best way to honor Senator Kennedy's legacy is to continue the work of serving people.
"His agenda has been my agenda for years. Helping on civil rights, helping on health care, helping on education, helping people with disabilities," said Cohen.
Senator Kennedy said providing health insurance for all Americans was the cause of his life. However, his own health issues wouldn't allow him to see that to fruition. Now, Cohen says it's up to those in Washington like him to make health care for all a reality.
He said, "With the goals we got now is to see that the deductibles stay low. That for wellness and prevention programs, it's so important that there are no deductibles. That there's no co-pay and if you have a pre-existing condition it does not stop you from getting insurance."
Cohen says he won't be thrown off track when it comes to fighting the battle of health care or any other issue important to his constituents in the 9th district. Cohen says this is true even though another battle is brewing, the one to keep his congressional seat. Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton ended speculation this week he might run for mayor in the special election to replace himself. He instead announced he'll focus on unseating Cohen as congressman.
"I don't have time to deal with that. I've got to deal with my co-horts in Washington where I've got great relationships and develop those relationships because those relationships are paying off with millions and millions of dollars for Memphis," said Cohen.
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Cohen said, "Senator Kennedy was committed to so many issues that were important. I was a delegate for him in the 1980 Democratic convention."
Congressman Steve Cohen says the best way to honor Senator Kennedy's legacy is to continue the work of serving people.
"His agenda has been my agenda for years. Helping on civil rights, helping on health care, helping on education, helping people with disabilities," said Cohen.
Senator Kennedy said providing health insurance for all Americans was the cause of his life. However, his own health issues wouldn't allow him to see that to fruition. Now, Cohen says it's up to those in Washington like him to make health care for all a reality.
He said, "With the goals we got now is to see that the deductibles stay low. That for wellness and prevention programs, it's so important that there are no deductibles. That there's no co-pay and if you have a pre-existing condition it does not stop you from getting insurance."
Cohen says he won't be thrown off track when it comes to fighting the battle of health care or any other issue important to his constituents in the 9th district. Cohen says this is true even though another battle is brewing, the one to keep his congressional seat. Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton ended speculation this week he might run for mayor in the special election to replace himself. He instead announced he'll focus on unseating Cohen as congressman.
"I don't have time to deal with that. I've got to deal with my co-horts in Washington where I've got great relationships and develop those relationships because those relationships are paying off with millions and millions of dollars for Memphis," said Cohen.
