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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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Jun 18, 2026

The poll numbers that I'm seeing are not very encouraging. And I don't see things changing a lot between now and November.

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Jun 18, 2026

I think it is going to be a pretty bumpy ride for the next seven months.

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Jun 18, 2026

I think this is just an intermission. I don’t think this is a conclusion.

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Jun 14, 2026

He's going to have the most miserable two years of his life in the last two years of his term, I think, because I think November is going to be a disaster.

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Jun 12, 2026

It does give some of us a little more freedom, and certainly leverage.

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Jun 12, 2026

He’s going to have the most miserable two years of his life in the last two years of his term.

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Jun 12, 2026

As the president told President Zelenskyy when he was in his office a year or so ago — he said, 'You don't have any cards.' Well, we've got some cards to play.

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Jun 12, 2026

I think November is going to be a disaster.

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Jun 12, 2026

Well, we’ve got some cards to play.

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Jun 12, 2026

If he would do that to me, he would do that to anybody.

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Jun 11, 2026

Prolonged armed conflict in Sudan has led to the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, caused the deaths of tens of thousands of Sudanese civilians, and created a deteriorating regional security environment that offers a breeding ground for…

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Jun 9, 2026

If he wants to get 702 reauthorization passed, that sounds like the price that they're going to demand.

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Jun 7, 2026

By permanently prohibiting any restrictions on TANF funding for pregnancy centers, this legislation would safeguard these life-changing organizations against the woke policies of future Democrat administrations.

scott.senate.gov
Jun 6, 2026

“Pregnancy resource centers have a long history of empowering women on their journey to motherhood, and it’s unconscionable that the Biden Health and Human Services Department attempted to undercut their funding,” said Sen. Cornyn.

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Jun 2, 2026

I see no evidence of any qualifications [in Pulte] for that job. But I’m willing to listen.

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May 28, 2026

If the Texas Senate seat is in jeopardy, that really jeopardizes our majority.

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May 28, 2026

After a public service career lasting more than four decades and 18 consecutive campaign wins, tonight, we’ve come up short.

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May 27, 2026

And my hope is to keep my party in power for generations.

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May 27, 2026

Look, if there were some honorable person … who would do a good job, it would be far different. But Ken Paxton is unrepentant for all the scandals he's been involved in and who doesn't really care about anything else other than himself.

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May 27, 2026

There's a simple rule in elections. You've heard me say it before, and that is the candidate who gets the most votes wins.

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May 27, 2026

I think all of that's at risk, depending on how this primary runoff turns out, because I think Ken Paxton's flaws and the baggage he brings to the general election are going to be exploited up to the fullest by James Talarico and by…

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May 27, 2026

For far too long, sanctuary cities across the nation have sidestepped federal immigration law and created safe havens for dangerous illegal aliens, putting the safety and security of Americans at risk and undermining the rule of law.

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May 27, 2026

Public safety officers put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe, and Congress must do everything we can to support their families when the worst case scenario happens.

hassan.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

I don't think the attorney general can do that because of the significant baggage he brings into the race, which jeopardizes success from the top to the bottom.

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