Statement by President Obama on the Retirement of Senator Herb Kohl (D-Wisconsin)

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2011.  

Today, I called Senator Herb Kohl to thank him for his remarkable career in public service.

During his 23 years in the United States Senate, Herb’s invaluable perspective as the long-time head of a family-owned business made him an unwavering voice for working families, small business owners, and seniors.

America’s children will grow up in a better place thanks to his advocacy on behalf of childhood nutrition programs, a strengthened…