Nov 17, 2010
I thank the Chair. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Iowa is recognized.
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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Sep 13, 2010
Mr. President, today my colleague Senator Hutchison and I have introduced legislation to repeal a House provision in the Education Jobs Bill that discriminates solely against the state of Texas. As a result of the House language, Texas…
Sep 13, 2010
Mr. President, I will vote against the nomination of Jane Stranch to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. While several aspects of Ms. Stranch's record concern me, I will be voting no primarily because of Ms. Stranch's responses during her…
Aug 5, 2010
Madam President, as an elected representative of the great State of Texas, I swore a solemn oath to uphold and defend the Constitution. So it is a great disappointment to discover that some Members of the other body are attempting to…
Aug 5, 2010
Mr. President, today I am introducing the Economic Growth and Jobs Protection Act of 2010. This legislation would repeal the 3.8 percent tax on investment income that was included in the Health Care Reconciliation Act of 2010, P.L…
Aug 5, 2010
Mr. President, I want to address the nomination of Solicitor General Kagan to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Earlier this week, I discussed my opposition to the nomination, but at that time I didn't go into any depth about my concerns…
Aug 5, 2010
Mr. President, I rise to thank and congratulate my colleagues for passing the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act by unanimous consent. I am proud to have worked closely with Senator Klobuchar to draft and introduce the bill, and I…
Aug 3, 2010
Madam President, Solicitor General Elena Kagan has been nominated to fill the upcoming Supreme court vacancy left by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. I know of few, if any, responsibilities of the Senate that are more important…
Aug 2, 2010
Mr. President, I join my colleagues in appreciation and admiration of Senator Robert Byrd. By the time I took my seat in this Chamber, Senator Byrd had already held his for more than four decades. He had already held numerous leadership…
Jul 28, 2010
Madam President, I wish to speak for a few minutes on the subject of energy. Particularly I wish to contrast the approach that has been taken by the administration with regard to the blanket moratorium on drilling in the Gulf of Mexico for…
Jul 27, 2010
Madam President, how much time remains on our side? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. There is 32 minutes 23 seconds remaining. ____________________
Jul 27, 2010
Reserving the right to object, I ask that another couple minutes be added to our time. If that is OK with the Senator from Minnesota, I have no objection. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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