Cotton Statement on Janet Yellen Confirmation Vote
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 January 25, 2021 Cotton Statement on Janet Yellen Confirmation Vote Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the confirmation vote for Janet Yellen to be U.S. Secretary of the Treasury: “Joe Biden pledged unity, but his top priority for our economy is to rig the […]
Cotton Warns Biden Administration of Chinese Blackmail Campaign, Urges Economic Decoupling
On Wednesday, just moments after Joe Biden took office, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs sanctioned 28 members of the outgoing administration, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien, and UN Ambassador Kelly Craft. According to Chinese state media, these Trump officials were guilty of ‘crazy moves which gravely interfered in China’s […]
Cotton Statement on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade: “Today, we mourn the millions of lives lost over the 48 years since Roe v. Wade was decided and eliminated state pro-life protections. I’ll continue to pray for those unborn children who are the victims of abortion, just as I’ll continue […]
Cotton Statement on Biden Plan to Extend U.S.–Russia Arms Deal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 January 21, 2021 Cotton Statement on Biden Plan to Extend U.S.–Russia Arms Deal Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after President Biden proposed that the New START treaty be extended for five years: “President Biden is giving a gift to Vladimir Putin by unconditionally extending the […]
Cotton Statement on Genocide of China’s Uighurs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 January 19, 2021 Cotton Statement on Genocide of China’s Uighurs Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared that China’s treatment of the Uighurs constitutes ‘genocide’: “The Chinese Communist Party is guilty of genocide against the Uighurs in Xinjiang, as […]
COVID Relief Information for Arkansans
Economic Impact Payments Background: On December 27, President Trump signed legislation providing emergency financial relief for Americans during the pandemic. In part, this legislation provides a direct payment to most Americans. If you’ve filed a tax return in recent years, are a disabled veteran, or a Social Security or disability beneficiary, you are likely […]
Cotton, Colleagues: Stop Illegal PPP Loans to Planned Parenthood
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 January 14, 2021 Cotton, Colleagues: Stop Illegal PPP Loans to Planned Parenthood Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter urging U.S. Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza to prevent Planned Parenthood affiliates from receiving illegal loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), as they did last year. […]
Cotton Statement on Senate Impeachment Proceedings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 January 13, 2021 Cotton Statement on Senate Impeachment Proceedings Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on Senate impeachment proceedings: “’There is no grievance that is a fit object of redress by mob law.’ Those words are as true today as when Abraham Lincoln […]
Cotton Statement on Death of Capitol Police Officer Liebengood
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 January 11, 2021 Cotton Statement on Death of Capitol Police Officer Liebengood Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after the death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Howie Liebengood: “I’m deeply saddened by the tragic passing of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Howie Liebengood. My staff and […]
Cotton Statement on Fallen Capitol Police Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 January 8, 2021 Cotton Statement on Fallen Capitol Police Officer Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after the death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick: “Officer Sicknick diligently protected our Capitol and the lives of every American inside for 12 years. On Wednesday, […]