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The quote argues that the reported cost was far less than the harm caused by roadside bombs allegedly sent from Iran to Iraq. It frames the spending as inadequate compared with the scale of the violence and its effects on American soldiers.
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About Tom Cotton
American politician and former Army officer
Tom Cotton is an American politician and former Army officer. He has served since 2015 as the junior United States senator from Arkansas, and he previously represented Arkansas's 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Cotton is known for his work in Congress and for his background in the military. His public record centers on national politics and his service in both chambers of Congress.
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