“I think that it is good that we don't take the order for granted, and just copy and paste it every cycle.”
“You're gonna have to ask a voter about that.”
“The measure is a fake stock trading ban.”
“I have genuinely not really weighed seriously anything past the midterm elections.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
“I am a big fan of the drugs and have vowed to ease restrictions on them.”

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On the recordMay 16, 2017
The evidence is overwhelming that far more important factors are inadequate public education, under-resourced or unsafe neighborhoods, and discrimination in employment, pay, or promotion.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas
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Identifies key factors affecting economic opportunity beyond social capital.

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