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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.

Jun 8, 2010

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment and call up my amendment No. 4302. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant editor of the Daily Digest read…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-08
Jun 8, 2010

Madam President, I won't detain the Senate long, but I did want to call up this important amendment early on in considering this underlying legislation. This amendment would improve transparency in reporting of foreign holdings of our…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-08
Jun 8, 2010

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 4302 to Amendment No. 4301

Congressional Record · 2010-06-08
May 27, 2010

Madam President, I have in my hand a list of the countries from which individuals who have been detained at the border have originated. In 2009, 2 people from Afghanistan were apprehended on the southern border; 10 from Iran, a state…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-27
May 27, 2010

Madam President, yesterday the Department of Homeland Security told local law enforcement to keep their eyes peeled for a Somali man believed to be in Mexico for a period in order to make an illegal crossing into Texas. DHS believes this…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-27
May 27, 2010

All the boots on the ground that we need to make our border security efforts credible. I yield the floor. Exhibit 1 SOUTHWEST BORDER OTM APPREHENSIONS BY CITIZENSHIP--FY2009 AND FY2010TD THROUGH APRIL 30 [Data includes Deportable Aliens…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-27
May 27, 2010

Madam President, I also wish to speak to the amendments that have been offered by Senator McCain, Senator Kyl, myself, and Senator Hutchison with regard to border security. One thing we cannot lose sight of is that the failure of the…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-27
May 26, 2010

A merger, Continental explained then, was not in the best interest of its shareholders, employees, or the communities it serves.

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May 26, 2010

Now Continental argues that a merger with United would benefit Houston in the long run because Houston will be the largest hub for the largest airline in the world.

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May 26, 2010

The 3,000 Texans who work for Continental in Houston are in jeopardy of losing their jobs.

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May 26, 2010

Mr. President, if I may react briefly to the comments of the two Senators from Arizona, whether their concern translates into something like this: that the people who suffer the most from the current illegality and broken immigration…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-26

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