Jun 30, 2010
I think when--when the Court looks as though it's flipping around and changing sides just because the justices have changed, that that's bad for the credibility of the institution and it's bad for the system of law.
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 30, 2010
I think it would be a strange system indeed if our system allowed for precedent to be disrespected and become not binding any longer.
Jun 24, 2010
Madam President, there are a number of think tanks--and I will allude to just one--that have come up with a strategy to do what needs to be done to deal with visa overstays. I refer to a Backgrounder, published by the Heritage Foundation…
Jun 24, 2010
Mr. President, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Missouri is recognized.
Jun 24, 2010
Madam President, last week the media reported that 17 Afghan military trainees had gone AWOL--absent without leave--from the Defense Language Institute at Lackland Air Force base in San Antonio, TX. The shocking thing about this is not…
Jun 24, 2010
I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 15 minutes as in morning business. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Jun 24, 2010
I ask unanimous consent the amendment to the preamble be agreed to, the preamble as amended be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…
Jun 24, 2010
Mr. President, I reiterate my unanimous consent request that the amendment at the desk be agreed to and urge adoption of the resolution as amended. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment has been agreed to. Is there further debate? If not…
Jun 24, 2010
Mr. President, the terrorist group Hamas, which is supported by Iran, took control of the Gaza Strip in 2007. When Hamas did so, Israel put in place a legitimate and justified blockade of Gaza out of concern for the safety of its citizens…
Jun 24, 2010
Mr. President, several colleagues had some constructive suggestions about amendments to this measure, and there were two amendments that we modified the original resolution with. At this point, I ask unanimous consent that the amendment at…
Jun 21, 2010
Mr. President, I see our distinguished colleague from Pennsylvania on the Senate floor, and I know he expects to speak for a little more extended time. He has graciously allowed me to go first. ____________________
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