Jun 28, 2018
Mr. President, I am a day late with the news, but Justice Anthony Kennedy, of course, announced he is leaving the bench at the end of the month, and I would be remiss if I didn't start my remarks this morning by thanking him for his 40…
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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Jun 27, 2018
Mr. President, I understand that the Democratic leader may be on his way, and I will yield the floor when he comes, but I do want to respond to the comments that have been made by my friend, the Senator from Illinois, the Democratic whip…
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. President, I am sorry; I did not mean to suggest that the Senator from Illinois didn't object back then, but my point is that Senator Obama--President Obama had the same policies that are now being objected to under President Trump.
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. President, I would respond to my friend from Illinois that I think alternatives to detention are a reasonable thing to look at, but the point is that people need to show up for their court hearings because right now, without detention…
Jun 26, 2018
Mr. President, as we all know, we are on the farm bill this week in the Senate. I express my gratitude to Chairman Roberts and Ranking Member Stabenow for bringing us this far. Interestingly, in a town where differences tend to be along…
Jun 26, 2018
Mr. President, I appreciate the comments of the chairman of the Agriculture Committee, and I appreciate his efforts to try to accommodate the concerns I have raised. Believe me, I understand this isn't his first rodeo. He has been down…
Jun 26, 2018
I appreciate the chairman's comments, and I have confidence in him and his ability to manage this bill successfully across the floor. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the…
Jun 25, 2018
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. South Texas Flooding
Jun 25, 2018
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Flake), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Arizona (Mr. McCain), and the Senator from Alaska (Mr. Sullivan).
Jun 25, 2018
Mr. President, on Friday, I traveled to the Rio Grande Valley, right along the U.S.-Mexico border, expecting the front-page news to be about separation of families when our immigration laws were being enforced. Imagine my surprise when the…
Jun 25, 2018
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Flake), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson), the Senator from Arizona (Mr. McCain, and the Senator from Alaska…
Jun 21, 2018
Madam President, I understand there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct. The clerk will read the bills by title for the second time. The bill clerk read as follows: A…
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