"Don't practice a legislature politics that's based on looking for re-election or looking for comparison. Just do what you think is right."

Bart Gordon (1949)
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About Bart Gordon

Bart Gordon is an American attorney and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Tennessee. He was a member of the Democratic Party and represented Tennessee's 6th congressional district for more than 25 years. During his tenure in Congress, Gordon focused on issues related to technology, energy, and healthcare. He played a significant role in promoting science and technology research and was known for his bipartisan approach to legislation.

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