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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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Oct 5, 2015

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 our Constitution…

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Oct 1, 2015

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

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Oct 1, 2015

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 President…

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Sep 29, 2015

I do think I am standing between everyone and lunch, so thank you all very much for your time here today.

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Sep 28, 2015

Is Russia in violation of their obligations under the INF Treaty?

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Sep 21, 2015

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. My newfound…

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Sep 17, 2015

I see no evidence of modernity or dignity. I only see a parade of stark contrasts, shameful juxtapositions and bitter ironies.

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Sep 17, 2015

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.

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Sep 16, 2015

the threat that they could come out from under these sanctions but fall back under them if they did not abide by the deal is, I think, a very real one and that is a political one for Iran's leadership, as well.

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Sep 16, 2015

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 16, 2015, at 10 a.m., in room SD-406 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing…

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Sep 16, 2015

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 16, 2015, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``A Review of Regulatory…

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