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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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May 27, 2026

I intend to continue my work to help make this nation a better place for all Texans and all Americans.

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May 27, 2026

I don't think the attorney general can do that because of the significant baggage he brings into the race, which jeopardizes success from the top to the bottom.

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May 27, 2026

I want him to be successful. I want America to be successful, and I want Republicans to be successful.

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May 27, 2026

I’ve always supported the Republican ticket and I intend to do so again in this general election.

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May 27, 2026

I think all of that's at risk, depending on how this primary runoff turns out, because I think Ken Paxton's flaws and the baggage he brings to the general election are going to be exploited up to the fullest by James Talarico and by…

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May 27, 2026

I've always believed in the politics of addition, not subtraction. And that's what's allowed us to build the Republican Party in Texas and across the nation. And I don't think we should turn our backs on that.

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May 27, 2026

It's not only that Senate seat he [Paxton] puts at risk, it's also all the down-ballot races, state legislative races, local races, like the judges and the like.

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May 27, 2026

Public safety officers put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe, and Congress must do everything we can to support their families when the worst case scenario happens.

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May 27, 2026

Look, if there were some honorable person … who would do a good job, it would be far different. But Ken Paxton is unrepentant for all the scandals he's been involved in and who doesn't really care about anything else other than himself.

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May 26, 2026

I’ve spent most of my time in the Senate building the Republican Party in Texas … and I’ve always supported the Republican ticket.

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May 26, 2026

It is now time for Texas Republican voters to decide if they want a strong nominee to help our GOP candidates down-ballot and defeat Talarico in November, or a weak nominee who jeopardizes everything we care about.

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May 26, 2026

But Ken Paxton is unrepentant for all the scandals he's been involved in and who doesn't really care about anything else other than himself.

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May 26, 2026

I know who gets to choose our senators, and it’s the people of Texas.

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May 26, 2026

I represent the whole Republican Party right now, having been elected to office in the primaries and in a general election.

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May 26, 2026

China controls the lion’s share of the global supply of critical minerals, posing a serious and imminent threat to our national security.

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May 26, 2026

It's a matter of simple arithmetic. And so that's why I always believe in the politics of inclusion – addition, not subtraction. And we need to broaden and welcome people.

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May 14, 2026

this year, as we all know, we are celebrating America's 250th anniversary. This, of course, is an opportunity for all of us to reflect with gratitude on the many liberties and freedoms that we enjoy--fundamental freedoms not enjoyed by…

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May 13, 2026

Eight decades ago, the United States and Mexico signed an agreement now known as the 1944 Water Treaty to govern the sharing of waters in the Colorado River and the Rio Grande. According to this treaty, the United States is required to…

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May 12, 2026

this week, the Senate adopted the resolution allowing for the consideration of another block or package of nominations, and I want to take a moment to highlight two of these exceptional nominees that President Trump has asked to help him…

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Apr 30, 2026

The good thing about this legislation is it would protect a lot of innocent, vulnerable children, something the Biden administration turned a blind eye to during 4 years of its open border policies. There is untold misery and hardship for…

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Apr 22, 2026

It is incredible to me that at a time when the geopolitics of the world make the likelihood of domestic terrorist attacks greater than usual, that our Democratic colleagues would simply reflexively oppose funding for the Department of…

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Apr 13, 2026

Democrats' radical base and the leftwing media have made it abundantly clear that Trump derangement syndrome has clouded their ability to call a spade a spade and to actually recognize reality. President Trump could hardly blink without…

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Mar 25, 2026

as you and we can all see, the cherry blossoms are popping out along the Potomac River and around the Capitol and are approaching peak bloom. We all know what comes next; we get a lot of visitors who come to the Nation's Capital at this…

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Mar 23, 2026

this week, we kick off the 2026 Major League Baseball season. While fans across the country once again enjoy cheering on the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros, I am reminded of the wise words of one of the great legends of America's…

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Mar 20, 2026

But this is very consistent with the policies of the Democrats because they are the party of ``defund the police.'' They are the party of ``abolish ICE.'' They are the party of ``now don't pay ICE'' and ``don't enforce our immigration…

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