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Uncommon Knowledge
100% Cotton: The Senator from Arkansas On Issues Domestic And Foreign | Uncommon Knowledge | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
Dec 19, 2023
Tom Cotton, US Senator since 2015, talks about a wide range of topics including the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, the conflict with China over Taiwan, his 'war' with the New York Times, the lack of trust in US institutions, and why he's not running for president in 2024.
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- Israel goes to great lengths to avoid civilian casualties but cannot be expected to spare valid military targets hidden in civilian areas during the Israeli-Hamas conflict.
- European NATO countries should take more responsibility for European security, particularly in light of the potential threat posed by China, according to Senator Tom Cotton.
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Tom Cotton discusses the Israeli-Hamas conflict
Senator Tom Cotton shares his views on the Israeli-Hamas conflict, expressing support for Israel and placing the blame for civilian casualties on Hamas. He argues that Israel goes to great lengths to avoid civilian casualties but cannot be expected to spare valid military targets hidden in civilian areas. Cotton also discusses the progress of the war and the end state, stating that Israel is conducting a deliberate cordon in the northern part of the Gaza Strip. He addresses the calls for humanitarian pauses, suggesting they are more about managing public opinion and party divisions than genuinely seeking a resolution.
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