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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.
Mr. President, it was 2 weeks ago--I know it seems like a lifetime ago but 2 weeks ago--when folks across this country went to the polls, with some undoubtedly joining the political process for the first time, to elect Donald J. Trump as…
I think there should not be any limitation on the Senate Judiciary Committee's investigation, including whatever the House Ethics Committee has generated.
Madam President, as most people know, the majority leader is the only one who can schedule action on legislation on the floor of the U.S. Senate. None of the 99 other Senators can make that happen, which means that the lack of productivity…
Mr. President, the Biden-Harris apparent strategy for handling the massive influx of migrants on the southern border has been to funnel them into allegedly temporary parole programs and act like the Biden-Harris border crisis has been…
I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S…
So if Senator Schumer and Senator Murray--the Senate Democrats who offered this bill--were actually serious about passing a bill to protect IVF, wouldn't the logical approach be to make sure there was an opportunity to offer and vote on an…
I am a little confused. If the Democrats sincerely want to pass a law relative to IVF, wouldn't they ordinarily work to have an amendment process where we can actually have debate and maybe achieve some consensus? It seems to me that by…
Mr. President, it is no secret that the Senate has a long to-do list this month. The National Defense Authorization bill, the farm bill, and all 12 appropriations bills should be signed into law before the end of this month, but with 9…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senator from Missouri, Senator Schmitt, and I each be permitted to speak for up to 5 minutes prior to the scheduled rollcall vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…
Madam President, today is the 23rd anniversary of the tragic deaths of about 3,000 Americans at the World Trade Center and at the Pentagon, as well as in Shanksville, PA. It is a sobering and solemn day. And 9/11 is one of those occasions…
Mr. President, I don't think it is any secret that the United States is facing a myriad of security threats both here domestically and abroad. I have said--and I truly believe--this is the most dangerous time our country has experienced…
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