Reaction To Coburn Decision
Reaction to Sen. Tom Coburn’s decision to leave Congress early
By Chris Casteel
Elected officials responded quickly to news that Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Muskogee, would leave Congress with two years left of his term.
Gov. Mary Fallin
“Doctor Tom Coburn has represented the ‘Gold Standard’ for smart and tough fiscal conservatism since he began serving in the United States Congress in 1995. He is a true hero of the American Taxpayer and one of the most influential voices in American politics today.
“His consistent, relentless advocacy for responsible spending and deficit reduction has earned him respect from men and women on both sides of the aisle. Agree with him or not, there is never any doubt where Tom Coburn stands on the issues. He is as impressive a public servant as they come, and I am sure we have not heard the last from him. While I am sorry to see the Senate lose one of this country’s great statesmen, I am happy that Tom can now spend more time with his family and focus on other opportunities.”