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On the recordNovember 29, 2011
the very same person who appointed the people to serve. I believe that Senator Durbin and others, on a bipartisan basis, showed great courage.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn criticizes the President for ignoring the Simpson-Bowles plan while praising bipartisan efforts.

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