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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.
Mr. President, I yield back time on both sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nomination of Vincent L. Briccetti, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York, is…
Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant editor of the Daily Digest called the roll.
As Senator Hutchison said, we are pleased to recommend her to President Obama and am even more pleased that she is a consensus nominee.
Mr. Wechsler, the NDAA for Fiscal Year 1989 authorizes the National Guard to provide support to law enforcement counter-drug operations.
In your opinion, how important are the National Guard's JCDTF programs, and what critical capabilities do they bring to the table to help our Nation counter illicit trafficking?
Although we continue to monitor the actions of al Qaeda and affiliated groups in Libya, the generally reformist, pro-democracy orientation of the opposition movement is at odds with the aims of al Qaeda.
If Qadhafi is allowed to remain in power, do you believe he will make good on these threats?
Reports indicate that al-Shabaab now controls much of southern and central Somalia.
Mr. Reid, PACOM Commander Admiral Robert Willard testified before this committee that Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) has spread their influence internationally and are no longer solely focused in South Asia and on India.
We're very concerned about al-Shabaab's increasing interest in external attacks.
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