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United States Senator from the great state of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma
Joined July 2007

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  1. Scenes like we see in Portland won’t happen in Oklahoma, but they could happen in other cities where lawlessness is pervasive. Thankfully, stands up for law and order – and for our law enforcers.

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  2. The reality of this left-wing cancel culture mob is that there is no goal of debate – the goal is to shame, humiliate and ridicule into conformity through a vicious attack reminiscent of a Chinese Communist Party struggle session. Liberty is under siege.

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  3. Aug 21

    Like others, I watch with shock as this emotional mob moves towards a Cultural Revolution takeover. Does our nation have flaws? Of course. But what is perhaps the most beautiful part of our nation, is that we have the ability to see those flaws, to change them and to grow.

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  4. Aug 21

    Last month, two Tulsa Police officers were conducting a routine traffic stop. But as any veteran officer will tell you, there is no such thing as a routine anything in law enforcement. I want to make it clear that some of us are standing up against defunding police. See why⬇️

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  5. Aug 20

    Thankfully our economy is already making a comeback and this $4.2 mil in grants from the CARES Act is an important part of community-driven efforts to recover from the virus. is working hard to ensure funds I voted for are made available to our local communities.

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  6. Aug 20

    I joined and a group of our colleagues in urging the to continue providing flexibilities to schools and sponsoring organizations for school meals and child nutrition. Read the full letter below.

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  7. Aug 19

    I am glad to further aviation and aerospace investment in OK such as with improvements like Bristow Airport’s new runway or supporting the Federal Contract Tower Program—to ensure aviation continues to play such a strong role in Oklahoma’s economy.

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  8. Aug 19

    As a proud pilot I have spent my career empowering & supporting our aviation and aerospace industry, an industry that contributes $44 billion to the Oklahoma economy annually—creating jobs and economic opportunity across the state.

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  9. Aug 19

    Today is a day to celebrate the pilots, maintenance professionals, flight crews, and air traffic controllers integral to our national airspace. Along with the families they connect through each & every flight.

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  10. Aug 19

    Today I stopped in McAlester to discuss how they will benefit from the & the support it provides the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant. I also had the opportunity to speak with community leaders about policing in OK, the status of & how these issues impact OK.

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  11. Aug 19

    While OK continues to safely reopen, we need to continue to help those seeking unemployment. After Senate Dems blocked the extension of UI benefits, took action. Leadership of , made sure Oklahoma was quickly approved to help struggling families.

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  12. Aug 19

    If you haven't already, you can subscribe to my newsletter at to stay up-to-date on my latest travels and news from Washington. Read my latest newsletter below—a round up of some of my meetings in Altus, Tulsa and Canadian County.

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  13. Aug 18

    Even amidst the -19 pandemic, we are seeing our economy make a comeback under the direction of . Less Americans are requesting aid and more are returning to work as states transition into their re-opening phases.

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  14. Aug 18

    Enjoyed my time at today where we had a very important discussion about the current challenges our local businesses are facing during this pandemic.

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  15. Aug 17

    Portland alone, three officers are facing possible permanent blindness after having high intensity lasers shone into their eyes. Other officers have been hit with bricks, fireworks & endured verbal assaults. At least 30 officers have been victims of doxing.

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  16. Aug 17

    Sadly, the defund the police movement is having a real, negative impact. Shootings in New York ⬆️ 277% Shootings in Chicago ⬆️ 50%

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  17. Aug 16

    Important piece by Dr. . The commits to approve a vaccine only if safe and effective. Operation Warp Speed is making impressive progress - critical to our overall response.

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  18. Aug 15

    I'm proud to see our bipartisan legislation pass the Senate and I look forward to its passage in the House soon. Together, we can continue efforts to establish a commission that will help us best celebrate 2026 as the centennial anniversary of America’s first all-weather highway.

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  19. Aug 15

    Route 66 is iconic in Oklahoma. Reaching more than 400 miles through Tulsa, Oklahoma City and countless other towns in between, our state is home to the longest drivable stretch of Route 66, also known as the Will Rogers Highway.

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  20. Aug 15

    The response from local leaders? They have caved to the mob and won’t allow local law enforcement to protect federal property. So that leaves us with two options. ⬇️

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