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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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Jan 9, 2017

It is so important to make sure that we do provide all of these essential tools and good science to make sure that we do convict the guilty, but we also exonerate people who are innocent of crimes.

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Jan 9, 2017

Senator Sessions has been front and center at all of those efforts to not only convict the guilty, but also exonerate the innocent.

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Jan 9, 2017

as my colleagues know, this week we will take up the nominations of the men and women who President-Elect Trump has selected for his Cabinet. I have to say, for myself, that looking at the quality of the people the President-elect has…

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Jan 9, 2017

I respect each one of your rights to express your point of view, but at the same time it is amazing to me...

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Jan 9, 2017

As a conservative, I have always felt that the best antidote to abuse or waste is sunlight where possible.

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Jan 9, 2017

My hope is that during this process, where we are coming off of a very contentious election, that our colleagues across the aisle will join us in making sure that the new President has his National Security Cabinet members, at least…

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Jan 9, 2017

Congratulations to you and your family on this once-in-a-lifetime honor to serve as the head of the Department of Justice.

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Jan 9, 2017

we have to give weight to the testimony and we have to figure out whose testimony is entitled to greater weight.

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Jan 9, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Nomination of Jeff Sessions

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Jan 9, 2017

Everyone knows the Hyde amendment language contains an exception for rape and health of the mother.

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Jan 9, 2017

I think you will find a friend in Senator Sessions as Attorney General in recognizing the priorities for local and State law enforcement.

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Jan 9, 2017

I thought yesterday he did a magnificent job responding to the questions and acknowledging that policy differences do exist.

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