Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton today released the following statement to present the best arguments against the Iran deal to President Obama:    "President Obama's statement is deeply concerning.  In my discussions with the IAEA, partner nations' diplomats, and officials of the Obama Administration, none have ever denied that the Iran deal involves tradeoffs, judgment calls on policy, and fraught issues of fact over which reasonable people can and do... Read More

Washington, D.C.-Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on Paul Greenberg decision to step down from his position as Editorial Page Editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: "Arkansas is lucky to call Paul Greenberg its own. For decades his ability to marry engaging prose and comprehensive, well-sourced analysis has gone unmatched. And in a field where bias can overshadow objectivity, Paul has always been the consummate professional. I wish him the best of luck... Read More

Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-Kansas) today sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry, accepting the offer that Kerry made to Pompeo to brief Congress on the complete contents of the two secret side agreements to the Iran nuclear deal, which the two Republican lawmakers learned of while meeting with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna last weekend. In the letter, Pompeo and Cotton call on National... Read More

Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton released the following statement on the Social Security Administration Trustees' report on the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Trust Funds: "The dire financial situation of the Federal Disability Insurance trust fund threatens the sustainability of this critical program. In Arkansas, we have the third highest usage of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in the country. And in my home of Yell County, approximately... Read More

  WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton requested an investigation into Planned Parenthood following the release of videos showing senior executives discussing in horrific detail the organization's role in harvesting organs of unborn babies. "As a strong believer in the sanctity of life, I am committed to defending those who cannot defend themselves. The amorality of the footage is appalling and raises not only concerns regarding whether Planned Parenthood broke... Read More

  WASHINGTON  - U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman announced over $2 million in funding for Arkansas Higher Education under the U.S. Department of Education Student Support Services Program. "Supporting diversity throughout higher education is important for our state. These grants will expand education opportunities and help Arkansans from all walks of life develop the skills they... Read More

Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Obama Administration's changes to the Oath of Allegiance for new citizens: "The Obama Administration's announced changes to the Oath of Allegiance undermines what it means to be a citizen of the United States.  Growing up in Dardanelle I learned from an early age that freedom isn't free. I knew my dad and many of his friends had put their lives on hold to serve during the Vietnam... Read More

  Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Congressman Mike Pompeo (KS-04) today joined House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in sending a letter to President Obama requesting two side agreements between the IAEA and Iran be provided to Congress. The letter reads, in part: The purpose of the Iran Nuclear Agreement review Act is to ensure Congress has a fully informed understanding of the JCPOA.  Failure to produce these two side... Read More

  Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the 5th anniversary of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, also known as Dodd-Frank:   "Five years ago President Obama signed Dodd-Frank into law, but today community banks across Arkansas and America have little to celebrate. President Obama promised Dodd-Frank would 'lift our economy' and prevent another financial crisis. In reality, it's done much more harm... Read More

Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Congressman Mike Pompeo (KS-04) on Friday had a meeting in Vienna with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), during which the agency conveyed to the lawmakers that two side deals made between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the IAEA as part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) will remain secret and will not be shared with other nations, with Congress, or with the public. One agreement covers the inspection of... Read More

  Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Official Restoration of Diplomatic Relations with Cuba:   "Restoring diplomatic relations with Cuba despite the Castro brothers' continued oppression of the Cuban people and their efforts to oppose U.S. interests is a grave mistake. It is unacceptable that the President has opened an embassy in Havana before opening one in Jerusalem, and it sends the wrong message to our... Read More

Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the United Nations Security Council's vote on the Iran Nuclear Deal:   "It is disappointing that the President has gone to the United Nations for approval of his dangerous Iran deal before hearing from the people's representatives in Congress. This undermines both our constitutional process and the legislation he signed to submit the Iran deal to congressional review. This deal... Read More

  Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the death of Russellville native Staff Sgt. David Wyatt: "Today I join all Arkansans and Americans in mourning the death of Staff Sgt. David Wyatt. A dedicated Marine, Staff Sgt. Wyatt fought on the front lines in both Iraq and Afghanistan. John 15:13 says, 'Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.' Staff Sgt. Wyatt laid down his life for us, his... Read More

Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on today's passage of the Every Child Achieves Act: "I am a proud graduate of Arkansas's public schools and the son of a public-school teacher and principal. I believe in our public-school system, but I also know too many children aren't receiving the quality of education they deserve. This bill rightly provides educators and administrators with the long-term stability they need to establish better... Read More

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Congressman French Hill today announced a $1 million grant to build a community saferoom at the new Vilonia Intermediate School. "Vilonia residents are unfortunately all too familiar with the destruction Mother Nature can cause. These funds will help provide residents a safe place to take cover should dangerous storms strike in the future. I was pleased to see the progress in rebuilding this school and I am confident... Read More

  Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the announcement of an agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear weapons program: "The deal announced by President Obama today is a grievous, dangerous mistake.  It will give Iran tens of billions of dollars to finance its sponsorship of terrorism against the United States and our allies.  It will lift embargoes on conventional weapons and ballistic-missile sales to... Read More

WASHINGTON  - U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford and Bruce Westerman—today announced that 12 Arkansas airports have been awarded more than $3 million from the Department of Transportation to support facility upgrades and expansions. "This investment in Arkansas airports will improve economic development in our state. These upgrades are important for long-term growth and job creation," Boozman said. "Local airports play a... Read More

Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Army's announcement of an accelerated drawdown of 40,000 troops: "President Obama's decision to accelerate the drawdown of 40,000 active-duty Army troops is a dangerous and unwise gamble-one that America cannot afford to take. From Russian aggression in Ukraine to the Islamic State's barbaric rampage across the Middle East, the threats we face today are more dangerous than ever. And we're on the brink... Read More

  Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today issued the following statement after introducing legislation that would make cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration policies, also known as sanctuary cities, ineligible for federal immigration and law enforcement grants:   "The senseless murder of a young woman in San Francisco last week tragically illustrates that the politicization of the immigration debate has... Read More

  WASHINGTON  - U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman introduced legislation today to rename the Helena-West Helena Federal building in honor of Judge Jacob Trieber. "Judge Trieber paved the way for diversity on the federal bench as the first Jewish federal judge. His work on the bench helped fight injustice and laid the foundation for equality with a lasting civic legacy that continues to... Read More