On the recordMarch 8, 2017
The political implications of these contracts in members' districts are a very low priority compared to those for me.
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congress.govTom Cotton: “The political implications of these contracts in members' districts are a very low priority compared to those for me.”
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Cotton prioritizes military effectiveness over political pressures regarding defense contracts.
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