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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 7, 2011

on February 23, 2011, the RAND Corporation released a report funded by and prepared for the U.S. Air Force entitled, ``Shaking the Heavens and Splitting the Earth.'' This report provides a comprehensive review of the capabilities of the…

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Jun 7, 2011

Based on his broad experience and his commitment to public service, he has earned the support of people of all political stripes in east Texas and around our great state.

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Jun 7, 2011

I am pleased to join Senator Hutchison in recommending Rodney Gilstrap to serve as United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas in Marshall.

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Jun 7, 2011

Senator Hutchison and I have been honored to appoint a bipartisan judicial evaluation Committee that we believe works very well to help us recommend the best and the brightest people to serve in these important jobs.

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May 25, 2011

I am glad I was on the floor to hear the distinguished Senator from Wyoming's comments about the Independent Payment Advisory Board, which is Washington, DC, gobbledegook, which translates into a rationing board which is going to limit…

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May 23, 2011

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Cloture Motion The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair…

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May 23, 2011

It is my pleasure to speak on behalf of the nomination of Marina Marmolejo.

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May 17, 2011

I really think that the problem Congress and the Federal Government have is a credibility problem when it comes to our immigration system.

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May 17, 2011

It serves no one's interest to have cases languishing for years before a decision is made.

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May 17, 2011

throwing resources and additional staff at a broken system is not a solution.

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May 17, 2011

there is no place, in my view, for making it up as you go along.

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May 17, 2011

It is incredibly unfair that if you happen to be an immigrant from a country who is cooperative on removal, then you are likely to be detained, you are likely to be removed.

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