Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after meeting with Secretary of the Interior nominee Congressman Ryan Zinke: "Congressman Zinke's service as a Navy SEAL and as Montana's representative in Congress make him an excellent choice for Secretary of the Interior. He understands that states need to develop their land and natural resources. During our meeting, we discussed how to produce more American... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after meeting with the nominee for Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Scott Pruitt: "Scott Pruitt has been a tireless fighter of overregulation and government overreach as Oklahoma's Attorney General and I'm confident he will make an excellent Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Scott knows Arkansans and most Americans know the... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on reports that the Obama administration supported imports of uranium into Iran: "The Iran deal keeps getting worse. Last year, the Obama administration paid $8.6 million to Iran for nuclear material that Iran was never allowed to produce. And now it's given its blessing as Iran imports enough uranium for 10 nuclear bombs. It's a good thing for the world that... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after meeting with Secretary of Commerce nominee Wilbur Ross: "Wilbur Ross's business experience makes him an excellent choice for Secretary of Commerce. During our meeting, Wilbur and I discussed reforming our regulatory system to reduce the number of regulations hurting Arkansas businesses and farmers, working to protect Arkansas's steel industry by preventing... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after meeting with Secretary of Defense Nominee General James Mattis: "General James Mattis is a revered Marine, among the most dedicated and patriotic of his generation. Over the last eight years, our military capabilities have declined rapidly as our Armed Forces endured massive budget cuts. Under General Mattis, I'm confident a new era is upon us. His concern is... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on reports that Apple removed the New York Times app from its app store in China: "It's a sad day when a great American company becomes complicit in Communist censorship of an American newspaper. Apple could have leveraged its position to push for more openness in China, but it instead sought to protect its market access at the expense of liberty. Apple's... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) joined Senators Marco Rubio (R-Florida) and Ben Cardin (D-Maryland) today in introducing a Senate resolution objecting to the passage of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334, as well as all efforts that undermine direct, bilateral negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians for a secure and peaceful settlement. They are joined in this effort by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R- Arkansas) today released the following statement after meeting with Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions: "Jeff Sessions is one of the most qualified nominees for Attorney General in history and will be an exemplary leader at the Justice Department. I have come to know Jeff well in our time in the Senate, and I have seen his integrity up close. He will be a steadfast defender of the Constitution and the rule of... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R- Arkansas) today released the following statement after meeting with Secretary of Housing and Urban Development nominee Ben Carson: "Ben Carson is a world-renowned surgeon whose intellect and life-experience make him an excellent candidate for the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). During our meeting, Ben and I discussed lowering the costs of housing for all Americans by reducing federal overreach,... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the sanctioning of Russian entities and the expulsion of Russian personnel from the United States: "The actions taken today by the Obama administration are just more of the same failed foreign policy of the last eight years: a series of too little too late, half measures designed to be appear tough, with minimal practical impact. Sanctioning Russian entities... Read More

Fix Immigration. It's What Voters Want.New York TimesBy: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) Donald J. Trump smashed many orthodoxies on his way to victory, but immigration was the defining issue separating him from his primary opponents and Hillary Clinton. President-elect Trump now has a clear mandate not only to stop illegal immigration, but also to finally cut the generation-long influx of low-skilled immigrants that undermines American workers. Yet many powerful industries benefit from such... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2352 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement today condemning the Obama administration's failure to veto the U.N. Security Council resolution regarding Israel. "President Obama is personally responsible for this anti-Israel resolution. His diplomats secretly coordinated the vote, yet he doesn't even have the courage of his own convictions to vote for it. This cowardly, disgraceful action cements President Obama's... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the release and declassification of a bipartisan HPSCI report on the traitorous activities of Edward Snowden. "I applaud my HPSCI colleagues for their work on this important topic. Their report makes clear that Edward Snowden was an egotistical serial liar and traitor whose unauthorized disclosures of classified information have jeopardized the safety of Americans... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement congratulating the Russellville High School Band after they were selected to perform at the presidential inauguration parade on January 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C.: "Congratulations to the Russellville High School Band on their selection to perform in President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural parade this January. The inaugurations of our presidents represent democracy... Read More

Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement urging President Obama to veto the U.N. Security Council resolution regarding Israel. He explains that a veto would be in accordance with longstanding U.S. policy and with a presidential tradition of deference to incoming presidents. "I urge President Obama to veto the U.N. Security Council draft resolution that unfairly targets and undermines Israel. The path to peace does not run through the United... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after meeting with Secretary of Transportation nominee, Elaine Chao: "Elaine Chao will be an outstanding Secretary of Transportation. Over the past two years, Anna and I have gotten to know Elaine as a friend, benefitting from her kindness, experience, and common sense. She will bring these same qualities to bear for the American people. Elaine knows that a country... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after meeting with Treasury Secretary nominee, Steven Mnuchin: "Steven Mnuchin is prepared and ready to implement President-elect Trump's economic agenda. In our wide-ranging conversation, Steven and I discussed the urgent need to get our economy moving again for all Americans, especially those who work with their hands and on their feet, who haven't seen a pay raise... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after meeting with Secretary of State nominee, Rex Tillerson: "Rex Tillerson is one of the most distinguished business leaders in the world and he will bring a remarkable set of skills and experiences to the role of Secretary of State. Rex and I enjoyed a wide-ranging conversation about Russia, the Middle East, human rights, and many other geopolitical challenges and... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tom Cotton, John Boozman, and Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement in response to the Department of Health and Human Service's notification that it could use the former Ouachita Job Corps Center in Royal, Arkansas, as a site to house unaccompanied minors in the United States illegally: "The Department of Health and Human Services should not use the Ouachita facility to shelter unaccompanied... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after meeting with Secretary of Homeland Security nominee, General John Kelly: "John Kelly is a great American, among the finest generals of his generation. I've had the pleasure of getting to know General Kelly over the last few years as a friend and advisor. President-elect Trump made an outstanding choice when he asked General Kelly to be Secretary of Homeland... Read More