Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Trump administration's closure of three Russian diplomatic facilities in the United States: "This is a good move by the administration and, after the last eight years, long overdue. I applaud the president for making this decision, and I encourage the administration to build on it by doing more to crack down on Russian diplomats' flagrant violations of... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) tonight released the following statement on President Trump's address on the strategy in Afghanistan: "The president gave a strong speech tonight, and I support his decision on Afghanistan. Al-Qaeda planned the 9/11 attacks in that country, and it's the one place where we've largely dislodged its network, though there's clearly more work to be done after several recent years of drift. We cannot allow... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after three activists were jailed in Hong Kong after a pro-democracy protest: "To throw three young activists in jail on trumped-up charges is not a sign of Beijing's strength, but of weakness. The people of Hong Kong have every right to protest their government-and no amount of intimidation can change that. This sentence is only the latest mark against the... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the death of former University of Arkansas football coach and athletic director, Frank Broyles: "Today, college football lost one of the greats. Few people could match Frank Broyles's dedication to the University of Arkansas: 57 years of devoted, distinguished service. In that time, he not only led teams to multiple Southwest Conference titles and a national... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia: "I'm currently traveling in the Balkans, where the long, violent history of ethnic supremacism still stalks the land and is a reminder of how unique America is. White supremacists who claim to ‘take America back' only betray their own ignorance of what makes America so special: our country's founding recognition of... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement congratulating four Arkansas banks that were recently named top-performers by Bank Director Magazine: "I'm proud to see all four of these Arkansas banks receive such a high recognition. They and the services they provide are the lifeblood of our state's economy, and they continue to think of new ways to expand opportunity throughout our state. I extend my... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the confirmation of Michael Platt, Jr., as an assistant secretary of Commerce: "I want to extend my congratulations to my fellow Arkansan, Michael Platt, Jr., on his confirmation as an assistant secretary of Commerce. His reputation precedes him on Capitol Hill, and I'm confident he will work hard to expand opportunity for working families in Arkansas and all... Read More

Cotton Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator David Perdue (R-Georgia) will today introduce the Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act, a bill that would spur economic growth and raise working Americans' wages by giving priority to the best-skilled immigrants from around the world and reducing overall immigration by half. "For decades our immigration system has been completely divorced from the needs of our... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) announced today he is seeking fall interns in his Washington, D.C. office. Interns will have the opportunity to experience the daily operations of Senator Cotton's office and witness the legislative process firsthand. Depending on their university's requirements, students may be able to receive academic credit for their service. Internships are open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Applications... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tom Cotton and John Boozman urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to push the Chinese government to end its ban on the sale of American poultry products. In a bipartisan letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, the senators called for the reopening of the Chinese market to U.S. poultry. China established the ban in 2015 due to the detection of a wild duck with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influence (HPAI) and... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after the Senate voted to begin debate on legislation to repeal Obamacare: "Obamacare continues its downward spiral, sending premiums through the roof and leaving people with far fewer choices. We owe it to Arkansans to finally give them some relief from this law. It's what we promised, and what they deserve. "This vote is the first step toward solving the... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on Attorney General Jeff Sessions: "Jeff Sessions is a good man and a fine Attorney General. Jeff is working to keep our streets safe, secure our borders and enforce our immigration laws, and protect our nation. The American people are fortunate to have him as the Attorney General." Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Cory Gardner (R-Colorado) will today introduce the Taiwan Security Act (TSA), legislation that would enhance the U.S.-Taiwan relationship and bolster Taiwan's participation in the international community. "For too long, China's escalating pressure on Taiwan has faced no serious response from the United States. This legislation would send an overdue message to China to halt its aggressive... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the USDA agreement with China allowing for rice exports: "Arkansas rice is the best in the world, and today's announcement is a victory for our rice farmers. Now, for the first time, millions of new customers will be able to buy Arkansas rice, which will give a big boost to our state economy. I want to commend President Trump and Secretary Perdue for seeing... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the nomination of Mark Esper for Secretary of the Army: "I fully support Mark Esper's nomination as Army Secretary. He began his career by serving on the front lines and has distinguished himself in a variety of roles. It's not too much to say that protecting this country has been his life's work. He has a hard-won understanding of the national-security... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after the State Department recertified Iran's compliance with the nuclear deal: "I disagree with this certification. Iran is not complying with the nuclear agreement, and granting Iran a full slate of sanctions relief is certainly not vital to U.S. national security. However, I welcome the new sanctions the Trump administration has issued against Iranian... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tom Cotton and John Boozman, along with Congressman Bruce Westerman, today announced that Texarkana Regional-Webb Field will receive a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support facility upgrades. "Texarkana's airport is a valuable resource to the community. This investment will enhance safety for travelers and promote economic development in the region," members said. The airport will... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the two-year anniversary of the Iran deal: "The Iran deal was a foolish mistake from the very start, and it certainly hasn't improved with age. Tehran has repeatedly violated the terms of the deal by operating too many advanced centrifuges, exceeding limits on heavy-water stocks, and refusing to grant inspectors access to nuclear-research and military... Read More

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Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the death of Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo: "To deprive a man of treatment and watch him die a slow, painful death is an outrage against humanity. But the Communist regime was so cruel toward Liu Xiaobo because its leaders knew, in their hearts, the power of his message. This was a man who stood for freedom of thought, rule of law, and democratic values in the most... Read More