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.
Sep 11, 2023
As a general rule, I don't favor banning age-appropriate and subject-appropriate books for children. They need to hear a diversity of views.
Sep 7, 2023
Mr. President, I find it ironic that we are talking about government shutdowns when it is as a result of Senator Schumer's handling of this matter that we find ourselves here 2 weeks before the end of the fiscal year without having a…
Sep 5, 2023
Mr. President, following a busy summer in the Senate, it was great to spend a little bit of time back home in Texas and, for at least a couple of days, in the great State of Vermont courtesy of the Presiding Officer's recommendation. I…
Jul 26, 2023
Mr. President, on Monday, President Biden's Department of Justice filed suit against my State, Texas, over our efforts to secure our border. Of the 2,000-mile southern border, Texas has a 1,200-mile border with Mexico; and, of course, that…
Jul 25, 2023
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 931
Jul 25, 2023
Mr. President, is it timely for me to call up my amendment No. 931? The PRESIDING OFFICER. It is.
Jul 25, 2023
I would do so and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Texas [Mr. Cornyn], for himself and others, proposes an…
Jul 25, 2023
Mr. President, Deng Xiaoping often repeated a Chinese proverb: Hide Your strength. Bide your time. Never take the lead. As a result of that strategy, which worked beyond anybody's imagination, whether by the People's Republic of China or…
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