WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Tom Cotton issued the following press release:

Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):

"I commend the Trump administration for working with Congress to ensure in this year's NDAA that our warfighters have the tools they need to deter, and if necessary, defend our nation from any threat that we may face. This year's defense bill finally provides our troops the tools to defend our nation-and Arkansas will play a key role. Munitions production at Pine Bluff Arsenal will not only continue, but will expand, while the C-130 training mission at Little Rock Air Force Base will continue uninterrupted. These inve...