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Tom Cotton: one of the most despicable pieces of legislation, an attack on our sacred right to vote, a voter suppression bill--these…

On the recordMarch 18, 2026
one of the most despicable pieces of legislation, an attack on our sacred right to vote, a voter suppression bill--these are just some of the hysterical things that Democrats have said lately about the SAVE America Act. I disagree, and so do most Americans. In fact, 64 percent of adults say that the SAVE America Act is a good idea and will help ensure that only eligible citizens can vote in our elections. After all, only Americans should have a say in who runs our country. Voting in our elections is a privilege and a right of American citizens, not of millions of illegal aliens who have flooded into our country under Joe Biden. Again, you don't have to take my word for it. Sixty-two percent of Americans support requiring proof of citizenship to vote. The SAVE America Act will ensure that every voter in our elections is an American citizen. Because the bill allows numerous forms of documentation to serve as proof of citizenship, every American will be able to cast a ballot. Most Americans also agree that every voter should have a valid ID. Polls consistently show that more than 80 percent of voters support voter ID requirements. And I have got some bad news for my Democratic colleagues: These polls also show that 71 percent of Democrats support voter ID.…
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas

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Discussing the SAVE America Act and its implications for voting rights and voter ID requirements.

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