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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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Apr 10, 2018

I am not sure we have been fighting back.

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Apr 10, 2018

Within 7 years, China will pose the greatest threat to U.S. national security of any nation...

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Apr 10, 2018

That's why I have introduced legislation, along with Senator Feinstein, called the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA), to combat this epidemic and modernize the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States…

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Apr 10, 2018

U.S. companies are not afforded with reciprocity in this regard.

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Apr 10, 2018

American opinion on China was divided into two camps, one he called the optimists... and then he said there were the hawks and pessimists...

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Apr 10, 2018

I think many of us think the President has not been well advised when it comes to trade issues.

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Apr 10, 2018

What we recommend is twofold, which fits in a singular basket, which both Senator Cornyn and Senator Casey raised, which is, we need a broader strategy that has two pillars.

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Apr 10, 2018

how do we get China to embrace a rules-based regime where the rule of law is applied impartially no matter who is involved

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Apr 10, 2018

Given the nature of the Chinese government and their desire for economic growth and stability in their political system, why in the world would they want to participate in a trade war with the United States?

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Apr 10, 2018

China has made no secret about its strategy to push the rules to their limit, and when advantageous, break them outright.

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Apr 10, 2018

I just wonder how much time we have before they basically beat us in the near-term game so that, long-term, they are the dominant economy.

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