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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.

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Jun 24, 2021

dating back to his time as a Member of the Senate, President Biden--then-Senator Biden--frequently shared a piece of advice from his dad: Don't tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and I'll tell you what you value. He is not wrong…

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Jun 23, 2021

after months of unnecessary handwringing, Vice President Harris has finally announced that she intends to visit the U.S.-Mexico border. She was, as you will recall, tapped by the President to lead the efforts to stem the current…

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Jun 23, 2021

Many Senators raised questions about the 25-percent section 301 China tariffs the last administration had reimposed.

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Jun 21, 2021

I appreciate Senator Cornyn's comments about USMCA, and I think the Brown-Wyden language we got in...

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Jun 21, 2021

Our government must take a balanced and innovative approach to this competition.

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Jun 21, 2021

the economic shock, not to mention the national security threat to the United States, is unacceptable.

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Jun 21, 2021

We need to take China's interest seriously and begin the hard work of developing a comprehensive policy toward reengagement with our allies in this part of the world.

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Jun 21, 2021

Thank you, Chairman Carper, for organizing this hearing on such an important and timely topic.

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Jun 21, 2021

In the last few years, China has actively worked to shape trade rules in Asia with economic initiatives and massive spending on cross-border infrastructure through the Belt and Road Initiative and other projects.

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Jun 21, 2021

the one thing that the U.S. has that China does not is friends.

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Jun 21, 2021

The U.S. withdrawal from the TPP... was a missed opportunity for national security, free enterprise, and international trade.

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Jun 21, 2021

last week, Congress notched another bipartisan win for the American people. A bill I reintroduced earlier this year, along with Senator Markey from Massachusetts, was signed into law finally establishing Juneteenth as a national holiday…

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