Feb 15, 2017
Mr. President, our Tax Code is a mess. No one voted for it, no one wants it, and no one likes it. I have said many times we should eliminate all of the special interest loopholes in the code and use that money to cut taxes for everyone…
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.
Congressional Record · 2017-02-15
Feb 9, 2017
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Price…
Feb 9, 2017
Mr. President, as I said before, we should not be holding up any of the President's nominees. There is far too much work to be done, but I think that is especially true for the man whose nomination is before us today, the next Secretary of…
Feb 9, 2017
Mr. President, I have five 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…
Feb 6, 2017
Mr. President, I have to admit that this is a bittersweet moment for me. I come here tonight to express my support for Jeff Sessions' nomination to be the next Attorney General of the United States. It is a high honor, and the nominee is…
Feb 6, 2017
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Tillis). Without objection, it is so ordered. appointments The Chair announces, on behalf of the majority leader, pursuant…
Feb 6, 2017
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 332 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
Jan 31, 2017
Reserving the right to object, I feel like Yogi Berra when he said ``It's deja vu all over again.'' Just 18 hours ago, the Senator from New York and I stood here, and he made the exact same request, and I objected to it. And I will object…
Jan 31, 2017
Mr. President, I want to express my support for Rex Tillerson to be our next Secretary of State. Mr. Tillerson is one of the most distinguished businessmen in the world. His reputation precedes him. I don't have to recount for all of you…
Jan 30, 2017
Mr. President, I reserve the right to object. If the Democratic leader wants to proceed.
Jan 30, 2017
Mr. President, I object to the first request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. Is there objection to the second request of the Democratic leader?
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