Jul 16, 2019
Mr. President, last Friday I joined the Vice President of the United States and a number of our colleagues on the Senate Judiciary Committee for a trip to the Rio Grande Valley and, specifically, to McAllen, TX. The Rio Grande Valley…
John Cornyn
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John Cornyn is a United States Senator from Texas, serving since January 3, 2002. A member of the Republican Party, he has held various leadership positions within the Senate, including serving as the Senate Minority Whip. Cornyn has focused on issues such as judicial appointments, immigration reform, and national security throughout his tenure. He is known for his strong support of conservative policies and has frequently aligned with the positions of former President Donald Trump.
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Jul 11, 2019
Madam President, tomorrow I will join some of my colleagues from the Senate Judiciary Committee, as well as the Vice President, for a trip to McAllen, TX. It is a beautiful city, nestled in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley. This region…
Jul 10, 2019
Mr. President, today I ask unanimous consent that a resolution passed by the senate of the State of Texas be printed into the Congressional Record. Senate Resolution No. 816 was adopted by the Texas Senate on May 24, 2019, by a vote of…
Jul 10, 2019
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the previously scheduled vote at 11 o'clock, I be allowed to complete my remarks before that vote occurs. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Jul 10, 2019
Mr. President, throughout my career, dating back to my days as Texas attorney general, I have long been a proud advocate for crime victims' rights. I believe we all have a responsibility to provide men and women impacted by such traumatic…
Jul 9, 2019
Mr. President, yesterday our friend from New York, the minority leader, spoke on the Senate floor about the latest challenge to ObamaCare--the Affordable Care Act--which is being considered by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals this week…
Jun 27, 2019
Mr. President, the 116th Congress, so far, has just talked about the humanitarian crisis at the border. Most of our Democratic colleagues have claimed up to this point that there is no crisis or emergency at the border. We will recall that…
Jun 27, 2019
Mr. President, on another note, I listened with great interest as the ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Senator from Rhode Island, spoke about Iran and the challenges we face there. I agree with some and maybe even…
Jun 26, 2019
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the remaining votes in the series be 10 minutes in length. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will call the roll on the motion to table.
Jun 26, 2019
Mr. President, last night the House of Representatives passed a funding bill that would provide $4.5 billion in emergency funding to Departments and Agencies working to manage the humanitarian crisis on the southern border. I would note it…
Jun 25, 2019
Madam President, yesterday, the Senate overwhelmingly voted to proceed to the National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 86 to 6. That is about as overwhelming a bipartisan vote as we have had lately, and it is for good reason. This…
Jun 24, 2019
Mr. President, in virtually every aspect of our lives, technology and innovation have made jobs simpler and made us much more efficient. You can easily track your appointments, hail a ride, or even change the temperature of your house from…
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