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On a recent visit to Afghanistan, I was privileged to meet with a number of Oklahomans whose service and dedication should make us all proud. It was an honor to thank them on behalf of our state for their courage and hard work. Many of them have served repeated tours of duty, sacrificing months of time with their families and the comforts of their daily lives to put themselves in harm's way to make America safer.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) traveled last week to Afghanistan to observe operations and meet with troops, including service members deployed from Oklahoma.
"It was a privilege to meet with our soldiers and military leaders serving in Afghanistan," Cole said. "I was honored by the opportunity to express gratitude on behalf of our state to Oklahoma's own service members and civilians serving in harm's way."
A car bomb explosion. Seventy-two civilians shot to death. We typically associate such tragic events with war torn countries halfway around the world. But both of these incidents occurred on the Mexican border in just the past two weeks. While the car bomb that exploded days ago in front of the offices of a television station did not cause casualties, a previous bomb in July killed three people, including a federal police officer.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement in response to the withdrawal of combat troops from Iraq:
"Iraq, the world and America are safer because America removed Saddam Hussein from power. Combat troops returning from Iraq have earned our utmost gratitude and respect for their courage and sacrifice.
Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) hosts his monthly program "Cole on Congress" and visits with Rep. Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) to provide an analysis on the issues facing our nation. (September 2010)
Distressing new economic headlines just keep coming. Unemployment claims reached a nine-month high in early August. Existing home sales tumbled by 27 percent from June to July, representing the largest one-month drop ever recorded. Sales of new homes reached the lowest levels recorded since 1963. The stock market is down 11 percent, and new GDP numbers are dismal. The Wall Street Journal described these sobering developments as "signs that the economy is losing momentum." The Associated Press agreed, calling the housing numbers "the latest sign that the economic recovery is fading."
One year ago this month, the overwhelming public opposition to President Obama's health care agenda erupted in dozens of spirited town hall meetings across the nation. Many Oklahomans joined the debate, turning out in record numbers to protest the government health care takeover.
Budget-conscious Americans were able to breathe a sigh of relief when Congress adjourned for the August recess. With lawmakers leaving Washington to spend a few weeks back home, taxpayer dollars seemed temporarily safe from the months-long Democratic spending rampage. After the failed $787 billion stimulus and $1 trillion health care takeover, a few weeks without passage of new legislation were set to provide welcome relief from President Obama's deficit-busting spending requests.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) was honored recently with the Oklahoma Veterans Council Special Award for his support of veterans, military personnel and their families. Cole accepted the award at the Veterans Council meeting in Oklahoma City.
"I am honored to receive this award," Cole commented. "Our veterans and active duty military have earned our utmost support for their service and sacrifice. I will continue to work to ensure service members receive the care and resources they deserve."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement after House Democrats passed H.R. 1586, the latest "stimulus" bill: