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.
The one country that spans across the entire continent and has a global interest, you might say, like the United States, is Russia.
Madam President, our Founders designed a constitutional government powerful enough to defend against all threats, foreign and domestic, yet safe enough itself not to threaten our liberty. The separation of powers is a primary feature of…
Mr. President, 3 years ago when President Obama's opponent said that Russia was our chief geopolitical rival, President Obama chuckled and said: ``The 1980s called and they want their foreign policy back.'' Well, now the 1930s are calling…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 5 minutes, after which point I will be followed by the Senator from Montana. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Russia
I do think I am standing between everyone and lunch, so thank you all very much for your time here today.
Madam President, over the last year I have learned a lot about the magic of human life--from conception to growth in the mother's womb, to childbirth, to newborn development. This wasn't a part of my legislative work or my public duties…
I see no evidence of modernity or dignity. I only see a parade of stark contrasts, shameful juxtapositions and bitter ironies.
I want to thank the witnesses today, not only for taking the time to testify, but for the work you do to shine a light on the dire human rights situation in China.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 16, 2015, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``The U.S. Role and Strategy in the…





