Russ Carnahan Quotes
A collection of quotes by Russ Carnahan.
Russ Carnahan is a former American politician who served as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 2005 to 2013. Carnahan was born on July 10, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri, into a prominent political family. His father Mel Carnahan was the Governor of Missouri, and his mother Jean Carnahan served as a U.S. Senator from Missouri.
Russ Carnahan pursued a career in politics following the footsteps of his family. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Stanford University and a law degree from the University of Missouri. Carnahan began his political journey by working on his father's successful gubernatorial campaign in 1992. He then served as an assistant attorney general in Missouri.
In 2004, Carnahan was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Missouri's 3rd congressional district. During his time in Congress, he focused on issues such as renewable energy, job creation, and healthcare reform. Carnahan served on several committees, including the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
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