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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, for the third time--third time--since late September, Congress is rushing to avert a government shutdown. We have an annual appropriations process for the fiscal year, which ends at the end of September each year. But, for…
We aimed to reduce recidivism rates and prevent formerly incarcerated people from landing behind bars again, if possible.
It passed a Republican-led Senate, 87 to 12. It passed a Republican-led House, 358 to 36.
Mr. President, we are all returning to a snowy Washington, DC, but it never ceases to amaze me, when I come back to the Nation's Capital from home, back in Texas, the disconnect between what people are focused on back home--namely, their…
We aimed to reduce recidivism rates and prevent formerly incarcerated people from landing behind bars again.
Mr. President, well, just like a bad movie, Congress finds itself within days of a government shutdown threat. Of course, this isn't an accident. This is a choice made by the majority leader in particular because, rather than take up the…
Mr. President, it is common knowledge that America's southern border has been in crisis since President Biden took office 3 years ago. Since then, 6.7 million--6.7 million--migrants have shown up at the border, only to be released by the…
Mr. President, this is a new year, and we are now halfway through the 118th Congress. For those who are not familiar with the way Congress operates, we call a Congress, really, a 2-year period; and so far, we have completed the first half…
Madam President, we are back in the Senate and kicking off a new year, which will undoubtedly be busy and certainly challenging. There is a lot of work for us to do, and one of our most crucial tasks is to address the national security…
Mr. President, it is the 13th of December and, of course, with the holidays coming up, my thoughts today are with the families who will have an empty seat at their dinner table this year. The pain of losing a loved one never goes away. But…
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