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Tom Cotton

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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.

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Aug 25, 2026

Imported beef below market prices will only put more pressure on our cattlemen.

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Aug 20, 2026

I write concerning federal tax guidance that discourages the investment needed to defend it.

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Aug 19, 2026

Joe Biden’s reckless open border policies allowed illegal aliens to exploit our immigration system. Our bill would close loopholes that incentivize illegal border crossings, endanger children and families, and undermine our asylum system.

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Aug 18, 2026

Violent illegal aliens are criminals who should be deported, not released from detention centers. Our bill will ensure illegal aliens stay in detention centers until their deportation date to keep Arkansans safe.

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Aug 18, 2026

Today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of common sense—women’s sports are for women, not for men. Arkansas was one of the first states to push back on this madness and I’m glad the Supreme Court agrees. This decision benefits women across…

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Aug 10, 2026

American businesses must understand that the U.S. government will not accept the risks of Chinese AI, and such a prohibition also sends an unmistakable demand signal for American alternatives.

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Aug 8, 2026

Today, with the passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act, we honor his legacy and send a clear message to our allies and enemies alike: the United States will defend freedom around the world.

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Aug 8, 2026

Lindsey knew that strength produces peace and prosperity, and he believed the United States is the greatest force for freedom that mankind has ever known.

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Aug 7, 2026

Such a change would fundamentally alter the purpose and protections of permanent [Fish and Wildlife] wetland easements.

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Aug 7, 2026

Attacks on civilian infrastructure have become a routine instrument of modern warfare, and American operational technology is a target.

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Aug 6, 2026

Attacks on civilian infrastructure have become a routine instrument of modern warfare, and American operational technology is a target. I write concerning federal tax guidance that discourages the investment needed to defend it.

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Aug 4, 2026

These investments allow China to advance their interests, while undermining American innovation and our national security.

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Aug 4, 2026

I commend the administration’s current efforts and believe that if you take prompt action, America can keep the frontier advantage and unleash a diffusion strategy that ensures U.S. AI dominance, both domestically and globally.

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Aug 2, 2026

I’m pleased that my colleagues voted to confirm Mr. Clayton as Director of National Intelligence and look forward to working with him to keep Americans safe.

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Aug 1, 2026

These facts reflect severe vulnerabilities at our nation’s premier and most sensitive scientific environments.

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Jul 31, 2026

I propose we extend these prohibitions to additional Chinese models and enact a government-wide ban on contractor use.

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Jul 31, 2026

America wins the AI race when we offer models that provide optionality, from the state-of-the-art frontier for high-assurance, mission-critical applications in defense, critical infrastructure, and advanced scientific research, to cheaper…

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Jul 31, 2026

I encourage you to pursue a proactive strategy to address these issues, with a coordinated, multi-pronged approach.

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Jul 31, 2026

American companies, particularly those that do business with the U.S. government, should never jeopardize our security for higher profits.

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Jul 31, 2026

To stay ahead in the AI race, the U.S. must fully capture AI’s economic and geopolitical returns, while continuing to create the most advanced frontier models.

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Jul 31, 2026

I write to you concerned about American companies increasingly relying on Chinese AI models.

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Jul 29, 2026

Jay Clayton is a highly qualified nominee with a deep experience combatting a wide range of national security threats. As U.S. attorney, Mr. Clayton has worked hand in glove with our intelligence agencies and counterterrorism personnel to…

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Jul 28, 2026

Therefore, I encourage additional scrutiny of financial ties between American universities and Communist China.

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Jul 28, 2026

I remain concerned that millions in additional transactions with sanctioned Chinese entities may not have been reported.

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Jul 28, 2026

I commend the Department of Education’s work to improve transparency, which includes actions against universities that have failed to comply with statutory financial reporting requirements.

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