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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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May 23, 2017

I have 8 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the majority and minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

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May 23, 2017

There is widespread agreement in the community and in our State that this site is not just a part of Arkansas' history, it is a part of our national heritage. Central High stands as a reminder of an article Billy Graham published during…

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May 22, 2017

The things that you can see, the amount of data you can collect, the things you can do with post-processing, allows Russia, in my opinion, to get incredible foundational intelligence on critical infrastructure, bases, ports, all of our…

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May 17, 2017

over the weekend I heard a story I wanted to share with everyone here today. The story goes that there were three candles burning on a porch right across the street from the Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle, AR--my hometown, just a…

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May 16, 2017

Our planning process does not devote all that much time to the individual soldiers and their needs.

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May 16, 2017

The evidence is overwhelming that far more important factors are inadequate public education, under-resourced or unsafe neighborhoods, and discrimination in employment, pay, or promotion.

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May 16, 2017

For years, our rivals have been developing new tactics, new small arms, and new body armor.

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May 16, 2017

I come from Darnel, Arkansas, where $18,000 makes me a millionaire.

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May 16, 2017

I think we would all agree the most precious thing in our arsenal is the lives of our troops.

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May 15, 2017

Enhanced sanctions capabilities that the Obama administration refused to pursue for 8 years.

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May 15, 2017

I think it is something that this Congress should address, and it is something that we need to address

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May 15, 2017

Our foremost concern obviously has to be the protection of our national security.

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