Nov 10, 2011
Mr. President, I yield myself 5 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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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Nov 10, 2011
Mr. President, Texas has some of the most highly industrialized and populated areas in the Nation, and air quality in these and other areas of the State is improving. We are actually taking very positive steps toward reduction of…
Oct 20, 2011
Mr. President, though I support the goal of sensible reform to the Federal criminal justice system, I opposed the Webb amendment, No. 750, for several reasons. First, I am concerned that the National Criminal Justice Commission created by…
Oct 19, 2011
Mr. President, today I am introducing the Economic Growth and Jobs Protection Act of 2011. This legislation would repeal the 3.8 percent surtax on investment income that was included in the Health Care Reconciliation Act of 2010 (P.L…
Oct 18, 2011
Yesterday, I introduced my amendment to the pending Commerce-Justice appropriations bill, and I would like to briefly explain this amendment for my colleagues. This amendment is designed to basically cut off any future funds that might be…
Oct 18, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 775
Oct 18, 2011
I thank the Senator from Maryland for her offer. I will take her up on that. Our staffs are exchanging modest provisions that maintain the general thrust of the amendment and make clear that the Senate will not approve of any funding used…
Oct 17, 2011
I will be back to talk to the substance of my amendment. I yield the floor, and I thank the Senator from Maine.
Oct 17, 2011
I thank the Senator from Maine. I have an amendment at the desk. I ask that it be called up and ask for its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the pending amendment is set aside. The clerk will report. The…
Oct 17, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To prohibit funding for Operation Fast and Furious or similar…
Oct 12, 2011
Mr. President, I support the approval of free trade agreements for one simple reason: they create jobs across America. And they especially create jobs in my home State of Texas. Last year, Texas companies exported lots of products to South…
Oct 6, 2011
Madam President, I would like to address the Senate on an amendment I have to the pending legislation, which will be familiar to my colleagues because it is similar to a bipartisan bill Senator Menendez of New Jersey and I have introduced…
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