Cotton Delivers GOP Weekly Address On Thanksgiving

Sen.-elect Tom Cotton continues his national profile by delivering this week’s Republican weekly address, which was delivered on Thanksgiving instead of Saturday.

Cotton talked about the history of Thanksgiving before personalizing the holiday with his military experiences.

“For many, there will be no homecoming this week. From Afghanistan to Iraq to Korea, our troops continue to patrol the world to bring peace and security for us all. From Marines in Liberia to sailors across the oceans to airmen over the Asian skies to the sentinels standing guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, these troops will sacrifice the comforts of family and home so we can enjoy them,” Cotton said.

Cotton recalled his own Thanksgiving nine years ago in Ranger School and six years ago in Afghanistan.

“As you see the empty seat at your table this Thanksgiving, please know that your sons and daughters, husbands and wives, moms and dads miss you dearly, but are enjoying the next best thing to home: the camaraderie and love of their brothers and sisters in arms.”

You can watch a video of his address below. Cotton will also appear on this week’s Meet The Press.