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Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the death of Sebastian County Sherriff's Deputy Bill Cooper:

"I join all Arkansans in mourning the death of Sebastian County Deputy Bill Cooper. A military veteran and 20-year member of Arkansas law enforcement, Deputy Cooper dedicated his life to protecting our state and our country. He served honorably and put his life on the line each and every day to make Arkansas a safer place. I extend my deepest condolences to Deputy Cooper's loved ones and I will continue to lift them up in prayer. I hope that in their pain, they can take comfort knowing Arkansas is a better place because of Deputy Cooper and those who served with him."