John Cornyn said "Judges are not here to make policy. We leave that to you all and to the President. Our job is to apply and interpret the law." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 7, 2014

Judges are not here to make policy. We leave that to you all and to the President. Our job is to apply and interpret the law.

Said by

Republican · Texas

Source

Cornyn emphasizes the role of judges in interpreting law, not making policy.

More from John Cornyn

Jul 16, 2026

I’m gonna wait until we actually vote on the confirmation in a week or so.

Jul 16, 2026

I continue to have some concerns, but I’m not going to make any decisions at this point.

Jul 21, 2026

Senator Graham was unyielding in his support for the Ukrainian people as they fight to defend their sovereignty.

Jun 12, 2026

It does give some of us a little more freedom, and certainly leverage.

Other voices in this conversation