Cotton Statement on Iran Nuclear Deal
Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the announcement of a nuclear deal with Iran: “There is no nuclear deal or framework with Iran; there is only a list of dangerous U.S. concessions that will put Iran on the path to nuclear weapons. Iran will keep a stockpile of enriched uranium and […]
Cotton Statement on the Death of John Paul Hammerschmidt
Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the death of former Arkansas Congressman John Paul Hammerschmidt: “Today, I join all Arkansans in mourning the death of former Congressman John Paul Hammerschmidt. A proud son of Harrison, John Paul was a decorated World War II pilot who represented Arkansas in Congress for […]
Cotton Statement on the State Department's Decision to Extend the Nuclear Negotiations with Iran Yet Again
Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the State Department’s decision to extend the nuclear negotiations with Iran yet again: “The decision to extend the nuclear negotiations in the face of Iranian intransigence and duplicity proves once again that Iran is calling the shots. Just weeks ago President Obama said ‘I […]
Cotton Statement on Passage of the Senate Budget Resolution
Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton today released the following statement on the Senate’s passage of a budget resolution: “Today the Senate passed a balanced budget that rightly reins in federal spending and eliminates waste. I was pleased the final resolution included two amendments I offered that are particularly important to Arkansas. The first amendment will […]
Sens. Carper, Boozman, Coons and Cotton File Amendment to Support the Treatment and Prevention of Agriculture Virus Outbreaks
WASHINGTON – Sens. Tom Carper (D-Del.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) have filed an amendment (#822) to the Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 11) to improve prevention and treatment measures that would mitigate the impact of virus outbreaks, such as the avian flu, on agriculture and the economy. These outbreaks can […]
Cotton Urges President Obama to Meet with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement in response to reports that President Obama won’t meet with the new head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, during his visit to Washington, D.C. this week: “NATO invoked Article 5 following the attacks of September 11th for the first time […]
Cotton Statement on the Army's Decision to Charge Bowe Berghdal with Desertion and Misbehavior in the Face of the Enemy
Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Army’s decision to charge Bowe Berghdal with desertion and misbehavior in the face of the enemy: “The Army’s decision to charge Bowe Bergdahl with desertion and misbehavior in the face of the enemy underscores how misguided and dangerous it was for President […]
VA Land Transfer Paves Way for North Little Rock State Veterans Home
WASHINGTON -Arkansas’s U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Second District Congressman French Hill applauded the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) land transfer of 30 acres in North Little Rock to the State of Arkansas for the construction of a veterans home. “What better way to honor our veterans for their service to our […]
Cotton Statement on Passage of Amendment Affirming the United States' Support for Israel at the United Nations
Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) tonight issued the following statement after the Senate voted 99-0 for his amendment affirming U.S. policy to prevent unfair, discriminatory action against Israel by the United Nations: “Tonight, the Senate reaffirmed what so many already knew: the alliance between the United States and Israel is so strong because it’s an […]
Boozman, Cotton & Westerman Announce First Responder Funding For Franklin & Yell Counties
WASHINGTON –Arkansas Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman, today announced three United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants that will help Franklin and Yell counties purchase emergency response equipment. Franklin County will receive $50,000 to go toward the purchase of a new ambulance to replace the ten-year old […]