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July 9, 2021
Independence Day importantly symbolizes another year that our hard-won freedoms, distinct system of government and unique institutions have endured the test of time. For just as liberty was secured at great cost nearly 250 years ago, it has required generations of Americans to defend, protect, preserve and expand.
July 2, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) provided notification that two infrastructure projects in the City of Ardmore, located in Oklahoma’s Fourth Congressional District, will receive nearly $2.5 million in grant funding between two infrastructure projects.
Issues:Transportation
July 1, 2021
July 1, 2021
As we celebrate 245 years since bold patriots declared independence from tyranny and created the unique and free country in which we live, I encourage you to remember how fortunate we are to call ourselves Americans. To this day, there is no freer country in the world nor is there any other place on earth that offers more opportunity for its people than the United States of America. And over the years, the fundamental belief that everyone has the right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” has drawn people to come here for their own share in the American Dream.
July 1, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today announced the 2021 winners of the Congressional Art Competition for the Fourth District of Oklahoma. Throughout the artwork submissions period this spring, Cole’s office received more than 100 entries from high school artists. All entries were judged by Dr. Victor Youritzin, Professor Emeritus of Art History at the University of Oklahoma, who helped select the first-place winner and determine five finalists for the first ever “People’s Choice” contest.
June 30, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after learning about the passing of Donald Rumsfeld, whose service included leading as Secretary of Defense for former President Gerald Ford and former President George W. Bush.
June 30, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) joined Senator Jim Inhofe and members of Oklahoma’s delegation in the House in applauding the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announcements that two large highway projects in Oklahoma will receive significant grant funding.
Issues:Transportation
June 30, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement after he was appointed by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to serve on the Healthy Future Task Force.
Issues:Healthcare
June 30, 2021
It has been nearly a year and a half now since the inception of the coronavirus pandemic, which has taken millions of precious lives, disrupted communities, and caused unthinkable economic damage around the world. Indeed, for many years to come, every country on earth will grapple with both the successes and lessons learned throughout every stage of the response to and recovery from the public health emergency.
June 28, 2021
The United States is a country of law and order and during the crime crisis our nation is facing, the president and leaders of these cities should not be turning a blind eye to crime and disorder. Ensuring safe communities is not a right versus left issue and should be a top priority for all lawmakers at federal and local levels of government.