Political Quotes

Tom Cotton: Yeah. And then of course there is the additional benefits of economic growth since the JCPOA and the Obama…

On the recordMay 23, 2016
Yeah. And then of course there is the additional benefits of economic growth since the JCPOA and the Obama administration have brought 6 percent growth to Iran while leaving us with 2 percent growth.
Said by
Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Cotton highlights the economic growth in Iran attributed to the JCPOA compared to the U.S.

Share

More from Tom Cotton

Aug 10, 2026

American businesses must understand that the U.S. government will not accept the risks of Chinese AI, and such a prohibition also sends an unmistakable demand signal for American alternatives.

cotton.senate.gov
Jul 25, 2026

Vessels that support and protect China’s illegal, unregulated fishing fleet threaten our maritime security and American’s livelihoods.

cruz.senate.gov
Jul 31, 2026

American companies, particularly those that do business with the U.S. government, should never jeopardize our security for higher profits.

cotton.senate.gov
Aug 19, 2026

Joe Biden’s reckless open border policies allowed illegal aliens to exploit our immigration system. Our bill would close loopholes that incentivize illegal border crossings, endanger children and families, and undermine our asylum system.

cruz.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation