Quotes by Tom Cole

About Tom Cole:

Thomas Jeffery "Tom" Cole is the U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 4th congressional district, serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party. He is a Deputy Majority Whip. The chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) from 2006 to 2008, he was, during his tenure, the fourth-ranking Republican leader in the House. As of 2015, Cole – a member of the Chickasaw Nation – is one of only two registered Native Americans in Congress (the other being fellow Oklahoman Markwayne Mullin).
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Well, I guess the sexual abuse by Mel Phillips in a sense, he had a fetish for feet. He used to play with my feet and other kids' feet, and that was his thing.

Tom Cole

I would like to say that what Mel Phillips was doing was not sexual harassment but more sexual abuse of children, because he was doing it in a sexual manner now that I look back on it.

Tom Cole

Follow up the interview with a phone call. If Carrot Top can figure out how to use a phone, so can you.

Tom Cole

In the end, all Republicans want to make sure we don't increase taxes. That's where we differ with the Democrats.

Tom Cole

I really do believe most people understand raising tax rates is bad for the economy, it costs jobs. It actually in the long term undermines revenue.

Tom Cole

I'm against tax increases on anyone, period, end of debate.

Tom Cole

If you think we are going to gain ground by holding the American people hostage, saying that their taxes are at risk, I actually disagree.

Tom Cole

I admire Grover Norquist. I think he's done a lot of good.

Tom Cole

Author Bio

  • NameTom Cole
  • DescriptionAmerican politician
  • BornApril 28, 1949
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician; Professor