WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Tom Cotton issued the following press release:
Today, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released a statement following the confirmation of Judge John Thomas Shepherd to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Senator Cotton spoke about Judge Shepherd's nomination on the Senate Floor. Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xznhXx1n-gM) and transcript (https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/speeches/floor-speech-on-judge-john-thomas-shepherd) available.
"Judge John Thomas Shepherd has worked throughout his career to uphold the rule of law, preserve public safety, and keep crime out of Arkansas. I'm pleased that Judge Shepherd has been confirmed to the U.S. District Court for the Western District ...