Tom Cotton actually said...

"I respect you guys, you guys are heroes, I want you to know that from the outset."

"I want to express my admiration and deepest respect and gratitude for what they do."

"Many U.S. Government officials, from our President down to low-level functionaries, have repeatedly said that this was not a ransom payment."

"I agree that low labor force participation among 'working-age' men is a threat to prosperity."