{"id":2135256,"date":"2023-12-28T12:52:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T17:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-pays-tribute-to-late-former-sen-herb-kohl-one-of-the-finest-people-ive-served-with\/"},"modified":"2023-12-28T12:55:39","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T17:55:39","slug":"biden-pays-tribute-to-late-former-sen-herb-kohl-one-of-the-finest-people-ive-served-with","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-pays-tribute-to-late-former-sen-herb-kohl-one-of-the-finest-people-ive-served-with\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden honors late Sen. Herb Kohl: &#8216;One of the best colleagues I&#8217;ve had"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-pays-tribute-to-late-former-sen-herb-kohl-one-of-the-finest-people-ive-served-with%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2135256&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>President\u200d Biden Pays Tribute to Late\u2064 Senator Herb Kohl<\/h2>\n<p>President Joe Biden expressed\u2064 his\u200d admiration for the late former Democratic Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl, describing him \u2062as\u2062 &#8220;one of the finest people&#8221; he had ever \u200dserved with \u2062in the U.S. Senate.<\/p>\n<p>Kohl, who passed away at the age of 88\u200d after a brief illness,\u200d was not only \u200bknown for his political career but also for his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-president-trump-gives-pardons-to-73-individuals-and-commutes-another-70-sentences-steve-bannon-is-included\/\" title=\"BREAKING: President Trump Gives Pardons to 73 Individuals and Commutes Another 70 Sentences \u2013 Steve Bannon Is Included\">significant contribution<\/a> to the state of Wisconsin. In 1985, he purchased the Milwaukee Bucks, a move\u200c that ensured the NBA team remained \u200din the city. This made\u200c him the \u2064only senator to \u2062own a professional sports \u2064team. In \u2064recognition of the Bucks&#8217; \u20622021 league title, Kohl was\u2062 awarded \u200ba championship ring.<\/p>\n<h3>A True Advocate \u2062and Friend<\/h3>\n<p>In a heartfelt statement \u2064released on Thursday, \u2064President \u200bBiden referred to Kohl as &#8220;a kind and principled man of integrity and \u2064character, one\u200c of \u200bWisconsin\u2019s greatest-ever \u200badvocates, and a\u200b dear friend.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Biden highlighted Kohl&#8217;s remarkable business career as a testament to\u200c the American dream.\u200c Starting\u2064 as\u2064 a bag boy in his father&#8217;s market, Kohl \u2063went on\u200d to\u200d build an iconic retail chain. As\u200b the owner of the \u2062Milwaukee Bucks,\u200d he not only shaped future world champions\u200b but also ensured the team remained rooted in his \u2062beloved hometown.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his time in the Senate, Kohl prioritized hard work and responsibility over personal recognition. He was known for his dedication\u200d to the \u2062common good, rather than seeking credit for\u2063 himself. Biden and Kohl worked closely together\u2062 on the Senate Judiciary Committee and collaborated on the 1994 &#8220;assault\u2063 weapons&#8221; \u2062ban.<\/p>\n<h3>A \u2063Champion\u2062 for Workers and a Source of Strength<\/h3>\n<p>Biden praised Kohl&#8217;s fearlessness in standing up to the \u2062business community he came from, advocating for \u200cfair treatment of workers and a more efficient \u2064and equitable economy. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/g20-leaders-announce-endorsement-of-global-minimum-tax-on-day-one-of-summit\/\" title=\"G20 Leaders Announce Endorsement Of Global Minimum Tax On Day One Of Summit\">president emphasized<\/a>\u2062 that\u200b Kohl&#8217;s humility was a tremendous source of strength, both for him personally and \u200dfor those fortunate enough to\u2064 know him. Kohl exemplified \u200bthe belief that America is a great nation because its people are inherently good.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, President Biden extended his condolences to the Kohl family and the people of Wisconsin,\u2064 emphasizing \u2064that \u2064Kohl represented the best \u200bof what\u200b it means to be an American.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200cWhat were\u2064 some of the key \u200bpolicies \u2064and bills that Herb Kohl championed during his 24 years in the Senate?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200cOwn for his political career, but also for his philanthropy and \u200bdedication \u2064to the people of Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<p>Born and raised in Milwaukee, Herb Kohl came from humble\u2062 beginnings. He worked in \u200bhis family&#8217;s grocery store before venturing into the \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/affinity-groups-the-lefts-new-term-for-segregation\/\" title=\"Affinity Groups: The Left\u2019s New Term For Segregation\">business world<\/a> and\u200c eventually becoming the owner of the Milwaukee Bucks \u200cbasketball team. Kohl&#8217;s success in business enabled\u2063 him to make a difference in multiple fields, \u200dincluding education, healthcare, and the arts.<\/p>\n<p>In his\u200c 24 years in the Senate, Kohl\u200b earned a reputation as a determined \u2062and compassionate \u200clegislator. He fought tirelessly \u2063for the working class and was a strong advocate for affordable healthcare and education. Kohl&#8217;s commitment to improving\u200b the\u2063 lives of everyday Americans\u2062 was \u2062evident \u2064in the policies \u2063he\u2063 championed and the bills he sponsored.<\/p>\n<p>During President\u2064 Biden&#8217;s tribute to Kohl, he highlighted\u2063 the senator&#8217;s efforts in \u200dreducing the cost \u200cof prescription\u2063 drugs.\u2063 Kohl played a\u200d vital \u2064role in passing legislation that allowed for \u200dthe importation of safe and affordable prescription \u200ddrugs \u200dfrom\u2062 Canada, helping countless Americans gain access to the \u2063medication they needed without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n<p>President Biden also commended Kohl&#8217;s\u200c commitment to education. As chairman of \u200cthe Senate subcommittee on education, Kohl worked to increase funding for schools and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawsuit-democrats-no-excuse-absentee-voting-law-violates-new-york-constitution\/\" title=\"Lawsuit claims Democrats' absentee voting law violates NY Constitution.\">expand \u200caccess<\/a> to quality education for all\u2062 children. His \u2062dedication\u200c to education \u2064was \u2063driven by\u2064 his belief\u200c that\u200b every child deserves a chance to succeed, regardless \u2062of their background or socioeconomic status.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to his\u2062 political achievements, Herb Kohl made significant contributions to his community through his\u2064 philanthropy. He established the Herb Kohl Educational \u2064Foundation, which has provided scholarships and\u2063 awards to thousands of \u2062students across \u200cWisconsin. Kohl&#8217;s dedication to education\u2064 extended beyond his tenure in the Senate, ensuring that future generations would have the \u200dopportunity to pursue their dreams.<\/p>\n<p>President Biden acknowledged Kohl&#8217;s impact on the people of Wisconsin, \u2064noting that his philanthropic efforts will continue to\u200b shape the lives of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anti-sex-trafficking-advocates-slam-twitter-on-heels-of-bombshell-lawsuit-from-teen-victim\/\" title=\"Anti-Sex Trafficking Advocates Slam Twitter On Heels Of Bombshell Lawsuit From Teen Victim\">countless individuals<\/a>. He praised Kohl&#8217;s generosity and \u2062said that his\u200c legacy \u2063will \u200bendure for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>As the nation\u2063 mourns the loss of Senator Herb \u2064Kohl, we remember him as a dedicated public\u2062 servant, philanthropist, and advocate for\u2062 the people. His commitment to improving the lives of his constituents and his unwavering dedication to equality\u2062 and justice serve as an example \u200bfor \u200call those who aspire to make a \u200bdifference. President Biden&#8217;s tribute to Herb Kohl reminds us of the \u2062power of public\u2063 service and the \u200dimpact \u200cone individual \u200dcan have\u2062 on a nation. Senator\u2063 Kohl&#8217;s \u2064memory will forever be etched in our hearts, and his contributions will continue to \u2063inspire generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Joe Biden lauded the late Sen. Herb Kohl as an exceptional individual he had the privilege to work alongside in the Senate. Kohl, a former Democratic Wisconsin Senator, passed away at 88 after a short illness. 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