Tom Cotton Quotes & Sayings

“Inflammatory passion and selfish interest characterizes most men, whereas ambition characterizes men who pursue and hold national office. Such men rise from the people through a process of self-selection, since politics is a dirty business that discourages all but the most ambitious.”

“Ambition characterizes and distinguishes national officeholders from other kinds of human beings.”

“At Harvard College, I discovered political philosophy as a way of life.”

“I'll tell you the truth, even in an election year, and that's what people are ready for.”