Our Pilgrim Fathers
A great American anniversary is upon us. Four hundred years ago this Saturday, a battered old ship called the Mayflower arrived in the waters off Cape Cod. The passengers aboard the Mayflower are, in many ways, our first founders. Daniel Webster called them “Our Pilgrim Fathers” on the two hundredth anniversary of this occasion. Regrettably, we haven’t heard much […]
Cotton Statement on Shooting of Helena Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 734-0430 November 13, 2020 Cotton Statement on Shooting of Helena Officer Washington, D.C. — Following the arrest of two suspects in the murder of Helena-West Helena Police Officer Travis Wallace, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement: “Officer Travis Wallace tragically lost his life protecting his fellow citizens […]
Cotton Praises Passage of Bill Allowing Medal of Honor for SFC Cashe
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 734-0430 November 11, 2020 Cotton Praises Passage of Bill Allowing Medal of Honor for SFC Cashe Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after unanimous Senate passage of his bill that allows the awarding of the Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class (SFC) Alwyn Cashe. The […]
Cotton Statement on Veterans Day
Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement in observance of Veterans Day: “Veterans Day is a fitting time for Americans to celebrate the brave few who have accepted great hardship and danger to defend our nation, from the beaches of Europe and jungles of Asia to the deserts of the Middle […]
Cotton Statement After U.S. Changes Passport Policy Toward Jerusalem
Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after the United States announced that Americans born in Jerusalem can now choose Israel as the country of birth on their passports: “Jerusalem is the spiritual center of the Jewish people and the rightful capital of Israel. It took many years for the United […]
Cotton Statement on Judge Barrett’s Confirmation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 734-0430 October 26, 2020 Cotton Statement on Judge Barrett’s Confirmation Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the statement below after Judge Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court: “Judge Barrett has earned the confidence of the United States Senate and the trust of the American people. […]
Cotton Speech Memorializing Detective Kevin Collins.
Detective Kevin Collins of Pine Bluff knew since he was three that he wanted to be a police officer. His step-father worked for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. His mother was a teacher. So from an early age, the role models in Kevin’s life inspired him to serve others. And serve he did, above […]
Cotton Statement on Agreement Between Israel and Sudan
Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the normalization of ties between Sudan and Israel: “I commend the transitional government of Sudan for establishing diplomatic relations with Israel, a decision that holds great promise for the Sudanese and Israeli people and the region. This achievement was made possible thanks to […]
Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring Beirut Bombing Victims
Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) along with Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island), Doug Jones (D-Alabama), Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada), Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), Chris Coons (D-Delaware), Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), and Todd Young (R-Indiana) introduced a resolution that would designate […]
Cotton & Gallagher Introduce Bill to Close Lobbying Loopholes for Chinese Companies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 734-0430 October 22, 2020 Cotton & Gallagher Introduce Bill to Close Lobbying Loopholes for Chinese Companies Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Representative Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin) today announced they will introduce the Chinese Communist Party Influence Transparency Act, which would close loopholes that allow lobbyists for Chinese companies […]