Political Quotes

John Cornyn: I hope the Committee would look forward rather than backward.

On the recordJanuary 29, 2003
I hope the Committee would look forward rather than backward.
Said by
John Cornyn
Republican · Texas
Source
congress.gov
Jan 29, 2003

Editor's note · Context

Cornyn advocates for a forward-looking approach in the confirmation process.

Share

More from John Cornyn

Aug 1, 2026

Judge Garland's extensive legal experience makes him well-suited to lead the Department of Justice, and I appreciated his commitment to keep politics out of the Justice Department.

foxnews.com
Aug 4, 2026

It binds not only him but the Department of Justice as a whole, and so I think that satisfies my demands.

cbsnews.com
Jul 31, 2026

It's pretty simple, and we've actually sent them a redline strikeout.

cbsnews.com
Aug 8, 2026

As communities in Texas’ Gulf Coast region and the Rio Grande Valley continue to face devastating drought conditions, it’s crucial that we make investments in water infrastructure improvements to ensure our state has enough water to meet…

padilla.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation