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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.

Apr 25, 2022

Madam President, the Senate is now, of course, back in session following a 2-week home work period, as we refer to it. That is when we get to go back home and see our friends and constituents and travel around our States. And in my case…

Congressional Record · 2022-04-25
Apr 7, 2022

Mr. President, watching the wrapup by our friend from Connecticut and the Presiding Officer, I don't know anybody who could argue that the Senate is incapable of getting a lot done in a short period of time, given the will. That was pretty…

Congressional Record · 2022-04-07
Apr 5, 2022

Mr. President, later this week, perhaps in a day or two, the Senate will vote on the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as a member of the U.S. Supreme Court. Last week, I laid out my reasons for my opposition to this…

Congressional Record · 2022-04-05
Apr 4, 2022

I did ask her about her judicial philosophy. She says she doesn`t have one and hasn`t thought much about it. That`s simply not a credible response, and I believe demonstrates a lack of candor.

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Apr 4, 2022

Madam President, over this last weekend, the world saw a much clearer picture about the atrocities being committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. As Russian troops withdrew from certain areas in the north, around Kyiv, Ukrainian forces are…

Congressional Record · 2022-04-04
Apr 3, 2022

I have concerns that Judge Jackson will be pinch hitting for one team or the other.

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Mar 31, 2022

Mr. President, next week, the Senate will vote on the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as a member of the Supreme Court of the United States. Since Judge Jackson's nomination was announced, I made it clear that I would…

Congressional Record · 2022-03-31
Mar 29, 2022

Mr. President, it has been more than a month since Russia launched an unprovoked and unwarranted attack against the people of Ukraine. In the interim, the world has marveled at the strength, the resiliency, and the courage of Ukrainian…

Congressional Record · 2022-03-29
Mar 23, 2022

Mr. President, we have begun the long-awaited process of moving forward on legislation that will bolster our domestic semiconductor manufacturing and confront the growing threats posed by China. This legislation has had many different…

Congressional Record · 2022-03-23
Mar 22, 2022

Madam President, as anybody who has been watching C-SPAN knows, the confirmation process for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is well underway. Over the last few weeks, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on which I am honored to serve…

Congressional Record · 2022-03-22
Mar 20, 2022

But when the courts decide to identify an unenumerated right and negate anything that conflicts with it, can't you see how they might just--might feel that this is illegitimate or a sort of policymaking that you--that you have disavowed by…

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