WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 20, 2025: * * * Today, Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement after attending the 60th inaugural ceremony for the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump: "American greatness has always been borne from the people, and her citizens have spoken resoundingly. Today, I'm honored to join the country in celebrating the historic inauguration of the 47th President of the United States more PR