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February 4, 2022
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole, (OK-04) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act.

January 31, 2022
Weekly Columns
Over the last several years, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has substantially grown both militarily and economically while exhibiting relentless, anti-rules behavior that goes against the values of the United States and our allies.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsForeign Affairs

December 27, 2021
Weekly Columns
At the beginning of 2021, President Joe Biden entered office as the 46th President of the United States promising to usher in hope, bipartisanship and to rebuild our country after the coronavirus pandemic. However, his first year has unfortunately been fixated on partisan, out-of-touch polices that have triggered several converging crises nationwide.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsEconomy & Small BusinessEnergy & EnvironmentForeign AffairsImmigrationNatural Resources

December 13, 2021
Weekly Columns
For several months, an increasing and disturbing presence of Russian military troops and equipment has lined the Ukrainian border, heightening concerns that Russia intends to invade in the coming days.
Issues:Foreign Affairs

September 22, 2021
News Stories
Opposition from liberal House Democrats forced party leaders to cancel $1 billion in funding for Israel's Iron Dome defense system.
Issues:Foreign Affairs

August 26, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after news of the attack on the Kabul airport that claimed the lives of at least 12 U.S. military service members and left many other innocent bystanders injured.

August 23, 2021
Weekly Columns
For two decades, our brave men and women in the U.S. military have fought the Taliban and other elements of terror in Afghanistan to not only promote democracy but help stabilize the region and foster peace in this struggling nation. Incredibly, last week, President Joe Biden completely botched the withdrawal of remaining troops from Afghanistan, leaving only fear, desperation and a resurgent Taliban.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsForeign Affairs

August 15, 2021
Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in response to the ongoing and worsening situation in Afghanistan. 

July 26, 2021
Weekly Columns
In recent weeks, we have seen courageous Cubans flood the streets across their country. The Cuban people desperately desire to protest the tyranny and incompetence of the communist dictatorship that has ruled their country with an iron hand for 62 years.
Issues:Foreign Affairs