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John Cornyn: I was not aware, Mr. President, that our colleagues on the other side of the aisle had any interest in offering any…

On the recordJuly 12, 2004
I was not aware, Mr. President, that our colleagues on the other side of the aisle had any interest in offering any amendments or really debating this subject very much, for that matter, given their absence on the floor today. I was not aware of any amendments that might be offered by our colleagues on the other side of the aisle. I think that is not a bad idea myself.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Commenting on the lack of engagement from colleagues during a Senate debate.

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