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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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Nov 14, 2011

If the report that the President was largely absent from discussions with Iraqi officials over the past 9 months is true, should it be a surprise that the administration was unable to reach an agreement with the Government of Iraq?

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Nov 14, 2011

In testimony before this committee earlier this year, the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency noted that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force is covertly providing money, weapons, safe haven, and training to Iraqi…

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Nov 14, 2011

Do you believe that Iranian backed militias will begin targeting U.S. diplomats once the U.S. military has left Iraq, and if so, why?

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Nov 10, 2011

I yield myself 5 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Nov 10, 2011

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 pollutants. For example…

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Nov 7, 2011

Fast and Furious has had a significant spillover effect in my State of Texas where 119 of these weapons of the 2,000 weapons that were walked into the hands of the cartels, 119 of them have shown up at crime scenes in my State.

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Nov 7, 2011

I agree with Senator Schumer that we need all the information about these programs and the distinctions, if any, between Wide Receiver and Fast and Furious.

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Oct 20, 2011

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 this amendment…

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Oct 19, 2011

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. 111-152, signed…

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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

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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…

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