John Cornyn

Russia has twice invaded Ukraine, where it continues to illegally occupy Crimea.

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

I also share your concern about the violence against the LGBTQ community in Chechnya that was brought to light by brave journalists at Novaya Gazeta and researchers at Human Rights Watch.

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

Russia is in violation of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.

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

It was the way she was able to get so much done during her time here, not only on behalf of Texas but on behalf of the Nation.

I cannot think of a better nominee to an important ambassadorship to Brussels than our dear friend, Kay Bailey Hutchison.

She has always been a fierce advocate for military families.

The real drivers of our deficits are unwilling to be looked at.

China's militarization of the South China Sea, cyber theft of intellectual property, which again--I was at a meeting last night on this very topic. It is just outright theft--outright theft. And it is something that has to end.

The U.S.-China is one of the most consequential relationships for U.S. national interests.

I am confident that President Trump has made an excellent choice in nominating Iowa Governor Terry Branstad for this role.

If Israel ever needed a strong voice in her court, it is now.

I have not voted for a President who has won in 12 years.

He will be Trump's voice. Trump won the election. Secretary Clinton would not have picked Mr. Friedman.

I wasn't expecting to be on the floor when the Senator from Alaska was talking about Father Elliott. What a great story, and what a great life he lived. I am glad I happened to be here and had a chance to listen. ____________________

It is hard for me to say no to Senator Carper because he is such a nice guy and so reasonable, but this isn't a time to be making speeches; it is a time to object or not. So if he has a concluding remark----

Would the Senator from Arizona yield for a question? Mr. McCAIN. Absolutely.

I am not sure I understood it. If it is 10 minutes after I conclude my remarks, then I have no objection to that.

In addition, we would like to thank every member and staff of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs for their dedicated commitment to providing veterans the support they deserve.

I appreciate the Senator from Florida yielding for a question. I wish to ask the question, Is the Senator aware that $580 million of unspent Ebola funds has been reprogrammed by the Obama administration as a down payment on dealing with…

People actually liked him.

I have heard concerns from my constituents about section 906 with respect to the new calculation of claim language.

Senator Wyden talked about training for law enforcement to deescalate confrontations between police and a person who is suffering a mental health crisis.