WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following weekly column on Oct. 31, 2022: * * * A Precious Right With Election Day right around the corner, I hope you will join me in reflecting on the significant role Americans have in determining the direction of our communities and country by voting. Indeed, this is a precious citizen right and one I hope you will choose to exercise. For when you express your opinion at the polls, you validate the sacrifice of those who have fought to preserve our freedom throughout history and more PR