“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.”

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On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
In the end, I think some kind of genuine action on our part is going to be necessary; otherwise, they will present us with a fait accompli in the South China Sea.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas
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Cotton emphasizes the need for U.S. action to counter China's claims.

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