The Legacy of Tom Coburn
Last weekend, the Convention of States family and the nation lost a tremendous warrior. Dr. Tom Coburn passed away after a 34-year battle with cancer.
Tom Coburn was a successful businessperson, an obstetrician who delivered over 4,000 babies, and served six years in the U.S. House of Representatives and 10 years in the U.S. Senate.
Tom was known as "Dr. No" in the Senate for his opposition to government spending. He and his office published an annual report listing wasteful spending and duplicative programs.
Dr. Coburn left the Senate two years early, because he realized the solutions to our runaway federal government were not going to be found in D.C. He made a lifelong commitment to serving the Convention of States Project.
Dr. Coburn testified for Convention of States in numerous states, including Missouri. He could address state legislators with candor very few can. His comments were straightforward and clear but never brash or off-putting.
He said the most important thing in politics is love. He delivered his pointed remarks with compassion and caring. Here is a powerful example of Dr. Coburn in action.
We can learn much from Dr. Coburn. One of the things we can all apply is the understanding that all people strive to feel loved. This is most important in these challenging times.
The Convention of States Project is more than a political organization. We are a family. This is what sets us apart from other groups. It’s important that we support and encourage each other.
This is the final public interview Tom Coburn gave. It was at the Convention of States Leadership Summit in Williamsburg, Virginia, last August. Listen to his inspiring words. Let’s follow his lead and commit to fighting for our constitutional rights in his honor.
God bless and Godspeed, Dr. Coburn.
