Marking the Service of John Alexander Anderson
MARKING THE SERVICE OF JOHN ALEXANDER ANDERSON
Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I rise to express my appreciation to John Alexander Anderson, my senior policy advisor. John has been an important member of my staff. His counsel and efforts will be missed.
As my senior advisor on banking, finance, trade, and transportation issues, John managed policy initiatives and assisted me on numerous legislative accomplishments. He was also my liaison to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
John has been a tireless advocate for policies that promote economic growth, sound government, and financial deregulation. He has a keen comprehension of banking law and understands its impact on markets, investments, and business decisions.
He has helped me fight numerous unsound financial initiatives, such as our recent success in protecting derivatives products from unnecessary Federal regulation. He has always been a critical advocate of good policy, including lowering Federal taxes and implementing market-opening trade agreements.
Prior to joining my staff, John served as a legislative assistant to Representative Jack Metcalf of Washington. Before his tenure with Congressman Metcalf, John worked for the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
Beyond his professional qualifications, John has an astute political sense and outstanding personal qualities. His loyalty, intellectual independence, talent for reaching consensus and his tactical ability to realize desired outcomes are all characteristics recognized and admired by his peers. He shares my political philosophy and commitment to the principles of limited government and open markets. John proves that the old tag linebetter government through better peopleis still on the mark.
It is rewarding to see John embrace a new challenge with the leadership and integrity that he demonstrated as a member of my staff. As he enters a new phase, I know my Senate colleagues will join me in acknowledging John's dedicated service as a congressional staffer and wish him every success in his future role. I will miss his counsel but I know John will remain a valued friend and advisor.