Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 14, 2015
The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands . . . may justly be pronounced the definition of tyranny.
Said by
Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Cotton expresses concerns about the concentration of power in independent agencies.

Share & report

More from Tom Cotton

Jun 14, 2025

If you hit America in any way, then you're going to feel the full force and strength of the U.S. military.

cbsnews.com
Jun 26, 2025

We have effectively destroyed Iran’s nuclear program.

cnn.com
Jun 15, 2025

If you hit America in any way, then you're going to feel the full force and strength of the U.S. military.

cbsnews.com
Jun 15, 2025

Iran can make a deal and live happily without death or there will be bombing.

cbsnews.com

Other voices in this conversation