Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 2, 2015
You're on the offense when you're moving, and you're on the defense when you're not on the offense.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of offensive cyber capabilities.

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