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Tom Cotton is an American politician and attorney serving as the junior United States senator from Arkansas since January 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he has been a prominent voice on various national security and foreign policy issues. Cotton is known for his strong stance on military matters and has advocated for a robust U.S. presence abroad, particularly in relation to China and Russia. He has also focused on immigration reform and economic policies aimed at supporting American workers.
Regrettably, the government has shut down because of the stubborn party line votes of the Senate Democrats. The House Republicans have acted reasonably and responsibly to act on two simple principles: the government should be funded, and…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the heroic efforts of Specialist Fourth Class John Philip Baca of the United States Army. Specialist Baca was a member of the 1st Cavalry Division, the ``First Team.'' His Medal of Honor was awarded for…
I have grown weary of the President's war weariness. I have called for months for action in Syria.
Mr. Speaker, Hassan Rouhani is no moderate. He was a devoted follower of the 1979 revolutionary cabal in Iran. He led the 1999 crackdown on students in Iran. He's bragged about deceiving Western nuclear inspectors. He's called Israel a…
Mr. Speaker, more than 100,000 Arkansans work in retail, restaurant, lodging, and other service sectors. These service industries have helped keep the American economy afloat in recent years. From restaurants like U.S. Cafe in Dardanelle…
Madam Chairwoman, I rise to strongly urge opposition to the Amash amendment. This program has stopped dozens of terrorist attacks. That means it's saved untold American lives. This amendment is not simple. It does not limit the program. It…
I hope that we don't, unfortunately, devolve into a look backward 10 years or more into what took us to war in Iraq.
Today, I honor the memory of my constituent Steve LaFrance who passed away earlier this month. Steve was a pillar of the Pine Bluff community, and really all of Arkansas. A pharmacist by training, he started his business in 1968 with a…
The Iranian elections were not free and fair. They were a sham election and Iran is a sham democracy.
If Iran wants to rejoin the civilized world, it's very clear what they should do, not have sham elections.
Mr. Rouhani is not a moderate. He was part of the 1979 ruling clique, and a devoted follower of Ayatollah Khameini.
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