Dec 13, 2011
I inquire of the Chair, how much time remains on our side for morning business? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. There is 39\1/2\ minutes remaining.
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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Dec 13, 2011
I am sure I won't need all that time, but I ask unanimous consent to speak for as much time as I may use of that time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Dec 13, 2011
Madam President, I express my appreciation to the Senator from Maine for her leadership on the balanced budget amendment issue for so long now. This is a fight that people have fought for so long that some have become very cynical about…
Dec 13, 2011
Mr. President, on December 10, the most prestigious sports fraternity in the country welcomed its newest member, Baylor University's Robert Griffin III, as the 77th winner of the Heisman Memorial Trophy. Griffin is Baylor's first recipient…
Dec 1, 2011
I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from Arizona. Mr. McCAIN. If we can then--obviously, we can call a vote at any particular time. So I would suggest again that we try to dispose of other amendments after the…
Dec 1, 2011
Thank you for clarification. I just wanted to make sure. Madam President, I discussed with the distinguished chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the distinguished ranking member my concerns that earlier I attempted to gain…
Dec 1, 2011
If I may be permitted to thank the distinguished chairman for that offer. It is unclear to me how it will actually be executed-- and all of this could have been avoided, from my perspective, if a simple unanimous consent request had been…
Dec 1, 2011
Madam President, I appreciate the direct response from the chairman. I will have no objection to any amendment that is being offered that is not being offered as modified in order to make it germane. I hope my point is clear as mud. I…
Dec 1, 2011
Madam President, is there a unanimous consent request pending? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is not.
Dec 1, 2011
Madam President, I am disappointed, but more than disappointed, I look forward to that explanation. I hope there will be an opportunity to have a colloquy and a discussion here on the floor so the American people can see why a piece of…
Dec 1, 2011
Mr. President, I want to talk about something that is all too rare, and that is bipartisan support for an important piece of legislation that not only fulfills America's commitments to our ally, Taiwan, under the Taiwan Relations Act of…
Dec 1, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be recognized to speak as in morning business for up to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. LEVIN addressed the Chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The senior…
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