John Cornyn actually said...

"I am on record as saying that the idea of creating an independent--and I am not sure how independent it would actually be--unaccountable truth commission is a bad idea, with all due respect."

"Well, of course, torture is illegal under international treaties and under our domestic laws."

"If we closed Guantanamo Bay and a military tribunal or some other tribunal determines that an individual is not guilty of a particular war crime with which they're charged and they're ordered released..."

"I believe he agreed that open government, more transparency produces greater public confidence in their government and more accountability among public servants."