Political Quotes

John Cornyn

The Public Record

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.

Dec 13, 2011

I inquire of the Chair, how much time remains on our side for morning business? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. There is 39\1/2\ minutes remaining.

Congressional Record · 2011-12-13
Dec 13, 2011

Madam President, I express my appreciation to the Senator from Maine for her leadership on the balanced budget amendment issue for so long now. This is a fight that people have fought for so long that some have become very cynical about…

Congressional Record · 2011-12-13
Dec 6, 2011

That is not to say our system is perfect, because it is far from it. We need to do a lot to make it better.

congress.gov
Dec 6, 2011

we ought to--we naturalize 1 million people as new American citizens each year in America.

congress.gov
Dec 1, 2011

Madam President, I am disappointed, but more than disappointed, I look forward to that explanation. I hope there will be an opportunity to have a colloquy and a discussion here on the floor so the American people can see why a piece of…

Congressional Record · 2011-12-01
Dec 1, 2011

I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from Arizona. Mr. McCAIN. If we can then--obviously, we can call a vote at any particular time. So I would suggest again that we try to dispose of other amendments after the…

Congressional Record · 2011-12-01
Dec 1, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be recognized to speak as in morning business for up to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. LEVIN addressed the Chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The senior…

Congressional Record · 2011-12-01
Dec 1, 2011

If I may be permitted to thank the distinguished chairman for that offer. It is unclear to me how it will actually be executed-- and all of this could have been avoided, from my perspective, if a simple unanimous consent request had been…

Congressional Record · 2011-12-01
Dec 1, 2011

Thank you for clarification. I just wanted to make sure. Madam President, I discussed with the distinguished chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the distinguished ranking member my concerns that earlier I attempted to gain…

Congressional Record · 2011-12-01
Dec 1, 2011

Madam President, I appreciate the direct response from the chairman. I will have no objection to any amendment that is being offered that is not being offered as modified in order to make it germane. I hope my point is clear as mud. I…

Congressional Record · 2011-12-01

Politicians like John Cornyn