John Cornyn actually said...

"Of course. I'm going to get the facts, that's what we need to do."

"I've been increasingly concerned about foreign governments hiring lobbyists here in Washington and, unbeknownst to members of Congress, actually lobbying Congress to enact policies which may be contra..."

"The same challenges to our integrity, resilience, and courage to resist pressure from outside groups you'll be having to demonstrate, we will as well."

"I don't want them to be criticized later on or taken to court, publicly humiliated, or even forced to buy liability insurance for doing their job."