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On the recordAugust 7, 2025
I thank President Trump and Director Patel for supporting and swiftly acting on my call for the federal government to hold these supposed lawmakers accountable for fleeing Texas.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn discusses federal support for holding Texas lawmakers accountable for leaving the state.

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