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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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Sep 3, 2018

The level of disingenuousness and hyperbole even by today's standards is extraordinary.

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Sep 3, 2018

It is ultimately our Government, our responsibility, our authority that provides legitimacy to the Government itself.

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Sep 3, 2018

So this is not a job interview. You have been accused of a crime.

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Sep 3, 2018

Why in the world would an agency be able to determine their own legal authority?

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Aug 28, 2018

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Flake), and the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Murkowski).

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Aug 28, 2018

we have been hit with some hard news in recent days. The toughest of all, perhaps, was losing our friend and colleague John McCain this past weekend. He was a man who loved his country and was beloved in return. One of the things I…

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Aug 28, 2018

I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action with respect to the Johnson nomination. I further ask consent that the…

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Aug 28, 2018

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Flake), the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Murkowski), and the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul).

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Aug 28, 2018

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), and the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Murkowski).

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Aug 27, 2018

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy), the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Crapo), the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), and the Senator from Alaska (Ms…

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Aug 23, 2018

Reserving the right to object, Mr. President, the Paul amendment is a germane amendment. It should be taken up and passed with a majority vote in the U.S. Senate. This counterproposal asks that a 60-vote threshold be set for the Paul…

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Aug 23, 2018

I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. Is there an objection to the original request by the Senator from Kentucky?

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