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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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Feb 12, 2013

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Arizona (Mr. McCain). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 93, nays 5, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…

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Feb 12, 2013

as President Obama gets ready to deliver his State of the Union Address tonight, I would like to remind the American people of what he said 4 years ago during his first speech to a joint session of Congress. Four years ago President Obama…

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Feb 12, 2013

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. alexander) would have voted ``yea.'' The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other…

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Feb 12, 2013

I would just submit that maybe it would be appropriate to say that the Office of Management and Budget not get paid unless they comply with the statutory mandate under the Medicare trigger.

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Feb 12, 2013

I agree with Senator Durbin. You have got a very tough job.

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Feb 12, 2013

Well, Mr. Lew, I am amazed at your unwillingness to answer a simple question, but let us move on.

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Feb 12, 2013

Are you prepared to do so today? Do you think the 40-year average norm of 20 percent, roughly, is appropriate, or do you think the new normal should be what it currently is under the Obama administration, 24.4 percent?

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Feb 12, 2013

The reason that immigration reform failed in 2007 is because the American people do not actually believe that Congress intends to follow through on important measures.

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Feb 12, 2013

I do not believe that the border is secure, and I still believe we have a long, long way to go.

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Feb 12, 2013

It is estimated that there are between 4 and 5.5 million people who overstayed their visas.

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Feb 12, 2013

President Obama has never submitted a proposal pursuant to that legal requirement, has he?

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Feb 12, 2013

So that would effectively raise the tax burden on American oil and gas producers?

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