“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 8, 2017
My first priority is delivering functional systems to our warfighters on the front lines.
Said by
Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Tom Cotton emphasizes prioritizing effective military systems over political considerations.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Tom Cotton

Jul 8, 2026

I wish liberals could put their country ahead of their politics just once, but I guess that’s asking too much.

thebulwark.com
Jul 1, 2026

Today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of common sense—women’s sports are for women, not for men. Arkansas was one of the first states to push back on this madness and I’m glad the Supreme Court agrees. This decision benefits women across…

cotton.senate.gov
Jul 15, 2026

We write to encourage the administration to publicly express U.S. solidarity with Abelardo de la Espriella as he prepares to assume his role as the next President of Colombia.

cotton.senate.gov
Jun 23, 2026

The ODNI is too big and too bloated.

rollcall.com
View all Tom Cotton quotes

Other voices in this conversation