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

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after the Charles Duncan Buried with Honor Act was signed into law by President Obama yesterday: "Yesterday, President Obama signed the Charles Duncan Buried with Honor Act into law, giving countless veterans across Arkansas and the United States expanded burial options through the VA. Burying a soldier-young or old-is never easy, but this law will ensure their families and... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the decision by Senate Majority Leader McConnell to pursue the investigation of Russian Active Measures in the U.S. Elections through the regular order: "I echo Majority Leader McConnell's sentiments that the appropriate venue for the investigation of Russian attempts to influence the U.S. political process is through the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) announced today he is seeking spring interns in his state offices in Little Rock and Springdale. Internships will be offered in two sessions: January 17, 2017-March 10, 2017 and March 13, 2017-April 28, 2017. Interns will have the opportunity to experience the daily operations of Senator Cotton's office. Depending on their college requirements, students may be able to receive academic credit for their... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement applauding Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2017: "Today the Senate passed a critical defense funding bill that will ensure the United States military remains the best fighting force in the world. And it will provide our troops with the best training, equipment and leadership in the world. "In addition to drafting a portion of this bill... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 or Dylan Haney (501) 223-9081 Washington, D.C. - Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Boozman (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after Arkansas cheese dip won out over Texas queso during a blind "Taste Test" among Republican Senators this afternoon: "We're happy our colleagues validated what we've known all along: Arkansas cheese dip is the best in the United States, and the world. Thank you to Heights Taco & Tamale for coming to... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after the House unanimously passed the Charles Duncan Buried with Honor Act. "Tonight the Charles Duncan Buried with Honor Act is on it's way to the President's desk to be signed into law. Soon hundreds of veterans who honorably served our country will have access to expanded burial options from the VA-ensuring they can be laid to rest in the cemetery of their choice,... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) yesterday introduced the Safeguard Aquaculture Farmers Act, legislation that would restore the ability of Arkansas catfish farmers, as well as other aquaculture producers, to kill double-crested cormorants that attack their catfish crops during the winter months. "There are few crops more closely associated with Arkansas than catfish. Arkansas catfish farmers are legendary-and their contribution to our... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) joined Senator Cory Gardner and 21 of his Senate colleagues in sending a letter to President Obama requesting his Administration stop issuing non-emergency rules and regulations in the final weeks of his term. Cotton and his colleagues stressed to the President that the American people made it clear on November 8th that they expect regulatory relief. The letter reads in full: Dear Mr. President: We write... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the transfer of Shawqi Awad Balzuhair from Guantanamo Bay to Cape Verde: "President Obama is spending his last days in office making America less safe by rushing to fulfill one final campaign promise and release hardened terrorists from Guantanamo Bay. Yesterday's transfer, and any others between now and January 20, 2017, illustrate that President Obama is more... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on President-elect Trump's phone call with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen: "America's policy toward Taiwan is governed by the Taiwan Relations Act, under which we maintain close ties with Taiwan and support its democratic system. I commend President-elect Trump for his conversation with President Tsai Ing-wen, which reaffirms our commitment to the only democracy on... Read More