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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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Jun 24, 2021

I again ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?

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Jun 24, 2021

There is a disturbing trend in the not-so-friendly skies these days--a big spike in confrontations, often violent, on American airplanes. It is all the more disturbing because it is totally unnecessary. In most cases, these disputes go…

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Jun 22, 2021

They note that these rules have changed on our Executive Calendar when we consider traditional nominees or executive branch nominees, but they say: We are mindful of the unique role the Senate plays in the legislative process, and we are…

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Jun 22, 2021

I had not planned to speak about the Democratic power grab known as S. 1 and H.R. 1, the For the People Act. I have said my piece on this bill before on the Senate floor and in many other forums. But I have listened to my Democratic…

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Jun 17, 2021

SGM Max English served the Nation honorably for over 28 years in the U.S. Army. He fought in combat operations throughout World War II and bravely led 36 men as a platoon sergeant in the Battle of the Bulge. His extraordinary service…

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Jun 15, 2021

the Democrats want to call their voting bill the For the People Act, but I would suggest you not be fooled by the marketing. This bill has nothing to offer the people of our country. The so-called For the People Act is, in fact, a partisan…

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Jun 15, 2021

8 short months from now, the greatest athletes in the world will gather together and compete in the 24th Olympic Winter Games. Usually, Americans await this awe-inspiring event with enthusiasm and excitement. This year, though, we await it…

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Jun 10, 2021

Mr. Secretary, do you believe that our military is a fundamentally racist organization? Yes or no, please.

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May 25, 2021

today the Senate will vote on Kristen Clarke's nomination to head the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division--one of the most powerful positions at the Department of Justice. I will, of course, oppose her nomination. We get a lot of…

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May 19, 2021

Critical race theory is the false and the odious theory that America is fundamentally racist to its core.

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May 19, 2021

as the disasters pile up left and right from these early months of the Biden Presidency, one might be called the Tail of Three Pipelines--three separate pipelines, three separate challenges, united by one consistent theme. In each case…

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May 18, 2021

over the weekend, Israeli fighter jets demolished an office building in Gaza that housed the members of Hamas, the terrorist organization dedicated to wiping Israel and its people off the map, and they are actively pursuing that mission as…

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