GOP Leadership Shares Support for Hagedorn
WASHINGTON – Members of the House Republican leadership team issued statements of support for Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) in response the announcement that he is fighting cancer.
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy: “Jim understands the value of hard work. After spending his formative years on his family’s farm, his desire to serve led him to Washington, D.C. where he has been a tireless advocate for his constituents. In just a short time Jim has made his mark by pushing for agriculture and infrastructure priorities, and even passed two pieces of legislation in the House, an impressive feat for a freshman member. What some people may not know, however, is that Jim has done all of this while battling cancer. But thankfully for all of us, Jim has always been a fighter, and he continues to fight for his life and for his community every day. Today, on the one-year anniversary of his diagnosis, I want to thank Jim for his unwavering dedication to the American people, and wish him good health as he continues striving to help move our country forward.”
House Republican Whip Steve Scalise: “Jim Hagedorn has been a tireless fighter for Minnesota, and I am inspired by the strength he has shown working hard for his constituents while battling cancer at the same time. Our conference is lucky to have him here in Congress, and I know he will battle the important fights ahead of us with the same intensity as he has battled this disease.”
House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney: "Jim Hagedorn is a proven fighter and a strong representative for the people of Southern Minnesota. It is totally in keeping with Jim's character and track record that he has been working so effectively while battling cancer at the same time. House Republicans are united in our full support for him and his family."
Rep. Tom Emmer (MN-06): “Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim and his family as he continues his successful battle against this horrible disease. I’m amazed at Jim’s ability to persevere while at the same time serving the great people of Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District at the highest level. Thank you to the doctors and staff at the Mayo Clinic for the world class care you’ve given Jim - we are looking forward to the day that he can announce his full recovery. In the meantime, I look forward to working with my colleague to improve the lives of all Minnesotans.”
Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota’s First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family’s grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim’s father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota’s way of life.
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