John Cornyn

Our debt is the greatest threat to our national security

We need to do more to secure our borders--not just to restore the rule of law, but also to prevent our country from suffering terror attacks.

I think we have a lot of work to do.

I think the issues of narco-trafficking and the prevalence of the drug cartels in Mexico is a matter of national security interest to both countries.

We think more needs to be done.

How can you possibly claim that the approach of the administration is working when it comes to border security in light of these statistics?

I have to tell you that as long as the American people have no confidence that the Federal Government is doing its job when it comes to securing the border based on enforcement of the rule of law, which is basic to our National creed, but…

There is no recourse for the Committee or for the Senate voting to confirm a nominee who does not do what they promised to do.

I have introduced a bill to do just this: to untie the IRS' hands when it comes to disclosing critical information in missing children cases.

This kind of reform falls into the area of sort of common sense.

I want to begin by thanking Senator Klobuchar for being such a champion on this issue.

One solution would be to embark on a joint effort to develop a T-38 replacement with a partner nation such as India.

I am disappointed that the Air Force considers this project a priority.

Secretary Donley, in January, you told reporters that while the new bomber would be able to carry nuclear weapons, it would not be immediately certified for nuclear weapons.

What steps are you taking to ensure that the new long-range bomber does not fall by the wayside like the Air Force's next-generation bomber program that was deferred in fiscal year 2010?

Strengthening the nuclear enterprise remains the top priority of the U.S. Air Force.

How will the proposed cuts to the B-1 fleet impact B-1 operations in Afghanistan in the years to come?

Secretary Donley, how can you justify subsidizing this unnecessary museum project at a time when the Federal Government is racking up record deficits and when private funding is available?

Investing in a new penetrating bomber is critical to maintaining our long-range strike capability in the face of increasing risk associated with anti-access and area-denied environments.

It is my understanding that we will see the first F-35C operational squadron in 2015.

If Congress were to appropriate the funding necessary for the Navy to buy an additional 33 ships, beyond the planned 313 ships, what type and mix of ships would you recommend?

A MIS would be an entirely new process and set of requirements.

Does the Navy believe that some form of Military Impact Statements (MIS) should be required for renewable energy projects?

Wind turbine operations may create harmful interference to National Airspace System Sensors, hindering safe airspace operation and aircraft separation and control.

Considering China's dramatic enhancement of its naval and anti-access capabilities, coupled with its aggressive rhetoric on Taiwan...