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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 rise to speak briefly on the nomination of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court. Of course, this vacancy is being left by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. The President has the constitutional prerogative to…
Mr. President, it is telling and it is also disappointing that the Senate earlier today rejected the Thune alternative, which I cosponsored. The reason I say it is telling and disappointing is because the Senator from South Dakota offered…
Mr. President, I rise to speak on the pending legislation, which is called the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010. Sometimes it is spoken of as the tax extenders bill. But in reality it is a deficit-extending bill. The…
I guess the problem I have had during the public discussion about whether Miranda rights should be given to people suspected of terrorist actions, both here and on the battlefield, is a confusion in the approach.
Do you agree with the Attorney General that the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is still--that trial in a civilian court in Manhattan is still an option?
Mr. President, parliamentary inquiry: My understanding is that the Senator from Montana was yielding back. I was willing to yield back my time and ask for a vote as soon as it can be conveniently arranged.
Mr. President, I urge my colleagues to support the Cornyn amendment. This is a transparency amendment. It just gives the American people and Congress the information we need in order to make a determination of whether Third World countries…
Mr. President, I will respond briefly. The reason why we require, in my amendment, the President of the United States to make the report on the risks to our national security and our financial system is because only the President can…
Mr. President, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, the pending legislation before the Senate will add $80 billion to the Federal deficit. The Treasury Department, in a report to Congress last week, projects that by…
Mr. President, how much time do I have remaining? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Five minutes twenty seconds.
I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To increase transparency regarding debt instruments of the United…
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