U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander

Alexander Opposes Hagel Nomination

“Chuck Hagel is a patriot, but by virtue of his views and his experience, he is not the right person to lead the world’s largest military organization in these dangerous times.” – Lamar Alexander

Alexander to Obama Budget Official: Where’s the President’s Plan on Out-of-Control Spending?

Alexander to Obama Budget Official: Where’s the President’s Plan on Out-of-Control Spending?

Alexander: Suspend Military Sales, Transfers to Egypt Until “We Secure Key Commitments”

“I am cosponsoring Sen. Inhofe’s proposal to delay the sale or transfer of these F-16s and tanks to Egypt while we secure key commitments from Egypt because it is absolutely necessary during this dangerous time of transition,” Alexander said. “If we don’t handle the crisis in Egypt correctly, we risk both our own security interests and the security of our allies, especially Israel.”

Alexander Says Court Decision Requires Immediate Resignation of Obama Appointees to NLRB

“The court has found that the president violated the Constitution when he made these appointments. These individuals should resign from the board immediately, because no decision in which they participate can be valid. This judgment is proof that the administration defied the Constitution’s separation of powers and its concept of checks and balances, which are the guard against an imperial presidency.”

Alexander, Corker: When the Dust Settles, Federal Income Taxes Will Not Increase for Almost All Americans Next Year

"Unless we act, at some point these programs will go bankrupt and services will disappear. The first victims of this Medicare fiscal cliff will be older Americans, millions of whom have no other way to pay their medical bills."