John Cornyn: “I think it is going to be a pretty bumpy ride for the next seven months.”

President Trump needs someone in this role, as well with a strong legal mind, but who also is close enough to him to give him confidential legal advice to tell him hard truths.

the fact of the matter, it’s dead, and that’s all we could do under these circumstances.

I don’t know whether they think they can wait us out or … we’ll cave. But I assure you, we won’t.

the ball is in Blanche’s court.