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Cotton Statement on Release of Hostages from Gaza
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:

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Cotton Statement on Release of Hostages from Gaza

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Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353

October 13, 2025

Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) issued the following statement on the release of the hostages from Gaza:

"I join all Arkansans in rejoicing at the release of twenty living hostages from Gaza. I commend President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu for this monumental achievement. We will not forget the deceased hostages and we will endeavor to secure the release of their ... Show Full Article

Cotton Introduces Bill to Bar Adversarial Foreign Nationals from FDA
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:

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Cotton Introduces Bill to Bar Adversarial Foreign Nationals from FDA

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Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353

October 13, 2025

Washington, DC -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) last week introduced legislation to protect American food and medicine from adversarial foreign nationals. The American Medicine Safety and Security Act will prohibit the Food and Drug Administration from employing individuals with ties to China, Russia, or Iran.

"The oversight of our food and medicine is too important ... Show Full Article

Congresswoman Schrier's Statement on the Release of the Hostages from Gaza
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release:

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Congresswoman Schrier's Statement on the Release of the Hostages from Gaza

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Today, Congresswoman Schrier issued the following statement on the release of the hostages from Gaza:

"After two long years, the remaining hostages are finally coming home. Today, I, and so many across the globe, are deeply relieved that at long last, they are free from Hamas terrorist captivity in the tunnels of Gaza. It brings such joy to witness the celebration of families and friends of those hostages who are finally ... Show Full Article

Congressman Van Drew Releases Statement on the Return of the Remaining Hostages
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:

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Congressman Van Drew Releases Statement on the Return of the Remaining Hostages

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement on the safe return of the remaining hostages following President Trump's historic deal that secured their freedom.

"The release of these hostages is incredible news and something we can all come together to celebrate," said Congressman Van Drew. "These innocent people have lived through the unimaginable--years of fear, isolation, ... Show Full Article

Congressman Sherman Statement on Release of Remaining Israeli Hostages
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release:

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Congressman Sherman Statement on Release of Remaining Israeli Hostages

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WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Co-Chair of the House Israel Allied Caucus, released the following statement on the release of the remaining twenty hostages held captive since Hamas's horrific terrorist attack on October 7th, 2023:

"After over two years, I am overjoyed to see hostages brutally held in Hamas captivity finally reunite with their ... Show Full Article

Blackburn Statement on President Trump's Historic Israel-Hamas Peace Deal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:

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Blackburn Statement on President Trump's Historic Israel-Hamas Peace Deal

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after President Trump delivered remarks in Israel and the last surviving Israeli hostages were reunited with their loved ones:

"President Trump is the peace president. Once again, he defied every expectation by delivering a breakthrough for peace in the Middle East," said Senator Blackburn. "The release of the remaining ... Show Full Article

Bilirakis Applauds Historic Breakthrough for Peace in the Middle East
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:

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Bilirakis Applauds Historic Breakthrough for Peace in the Middle East

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Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic Israel Alliance and the International Religious Freedom Caucus, released the following statement today in response to the historic peace agreement reached in the Middle East:

" I wholeheartedly applaud this landmark agreement, which represents a major step forward for peace, security, and religious freedom in the region. This achievement would not have been ... Show Full Article

Amata Honors US Navy's 250th Birthday
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release:

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Amata Honors US Navy's 250th Birthday

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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is honoring the anniversary of the United States Navy's founding in 1775, when the Continental Navy was established the year before the Declaration of Independence. The milestone will be marked with a major celebration in Philadelphia, including a parade, flyovers, fireworks, concerts, and the presence of numerous Navy and historic ships on the river. This year's Navy birthday coincides ... Show Full Article