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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 2, 2017

I am also committed to upholding the rights of individuals, including LGBTQ persons, in Russia and elsewhere.

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Jan 2, 2017

By February 2018, the United States and Russia must reduce their strategic nuclear forces to a level agreed to by that treaty.

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Jan 2, 2017

I believe the Department of State's mission is at all times guided by longstanding American values of freedom, democracy, individual liberty, and human dignity.

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Jan 2, 2017

Russia's bad acts complicate much of the good that the United States tries to do.

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Jan 2, 2017

The United States is open to pragmatic cooperation with Russia in areas that benefit the American people.

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Jan 2, 2017

I have advocated an approach to Russia's INF violations that emphasizes defensive measures to protect ourselves and our allies from Russia's aggression.

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Jan 2, 2017

NATO remains vital to the security of Europe and the United States.

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Dec 9, 2016

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Cotton). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 69, nays 30, as follows: [Rollcall…

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Dec 9, 2016

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Cotton). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Rubio). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 61, nays 38, as follows…

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Dec 9, 2016

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Cotton). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Tillis). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 78, nays 21, as follows…

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Dec 9, 2016

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Cotton). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Fischer). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 63, nays 36, as…

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Dec 9, 2016

recently I met with the parents of Austin Tice, a constituent of mine in Texas who unfortunately was abducted in Syria a few years ago. Of course, his parents have been keeping the flame alive, hoping that Austin has survived the situation…

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