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May 28, 2021
Weekly Columns
Every year, the United States welcomes nearly one million immigrants entering our country legally and lawfully. That is more than any other nation in the world. While both Republicans and Democrats agree that immigration reform is needed, President Biden’s policy reform by executive action is severely misguided and irresponsible. And as we have seen in recent months, the consequences of his open border policies are endangering American citizens.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsForeign Affairs

February 19, 2021
Norman, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement after learning of reports that the Biden Administration plans to restart negotiations with Iran concerning its nuclear activity.

February 8, 2021
Weekly Columns
Since President Joe Biden was sworn into office just a few weeks ago, he has signed a flurry of executive orders in an attempt to undo many policies of the previous administration. In fact, he has issued more executive orders than any other new president in American history.
Issues:Energy & EnvironmentForeign AffairsImmigration

October 8, 2020
Weekly Columns

No country has been spared from the repercussions of China's coronavirus missteps and cover-up that accelerated the current global pandemic. However, the coronavirus crisis is not the first time the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has demonstrated it is an untrustworthy competitor.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

September 25, 2020
News Stories
Dozens of Confucius Institutes have sprung up on campuses in recent years, funneling millions of dollars from the CCP to elite colleges and universities.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsForeign Affairs

September 22, 2020
Weekly Columns

With numerous topics dominating the news cycle this year, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss an historic event that took place last week related to peace and security in the Middle East. While the area is often known for its unrest, the Trump Administration has never given up on fostering peace and bringing greater stability to the region. Indeed, President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have made it a priority to encourage the normalization of nation-to-nation relationships involving Israel, one of our greatest allies and most faithful friends.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

August 13, 2020
Norman, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced an historic peace agreement between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

August 7, 2020
Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today mourned the loss of Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft.

June 3, 2020
Weekly Columns

The United States recently surpassed more than 100,000 precious lives lost to COVID-19. As we sadly know all too well, along with the staggering human cost, this pandemic has disrupted every corner of American society and life as we know it – wrecking thriving economies, shuttering businesses, killing jobs and threatening livelihoods. While these hard and fast hits seemingly came out of nowhere, the wrath of this invisible enemy could have been quelled and lives protected worldwide had the Communist Chinese Party issued warnings upfront and told the truth about early evidence.

Issues:Foreign AffairsHealthcare

January 30, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted on two resolutions related to war powers.