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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.

Feb 26, 2025

Mr. President, I know there is a lot going on in Washington, DC, these days given the speed and the aggressiveness with which President Trump and his administration have attacked his agenda, and I use that in a very positive way. It gets a…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-26
Feb 25, 2025

Madam President, it has been a little over a month since President Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. One of his key promises on the campaign trail--and, really, throughout his service in the White House--has…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-25
Feb 19, 2025

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Sheehy). Without objection, it is so ordered. Second Amendment

Congressional Record · 2025-02-19
Feb 19, 2025

Mr. President, 2 weeks ago, President Trump issued an Executive order titled ``Protecting Second Amendment Rights.'' This Executive order reaffirmed constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms, which, of course, is…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-19
Feb 13, 2025

Mr. President, last week, the Senate voted to confirm Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General. I was proud to support her nomination both at the Senate Judiciary Committee level and on the Senate floor. Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-13
Feb 13, 2025

Mr. President, I have seven requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-13
Feb 11, 2025

Mr. President, the Governor of the great State of Texas, Greg Abbott, has made a request to the U.S. Congress to reimburse our State for the expenses we have incurred in attempting to combat the Texas-Mexico border security crisis during…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-11
Feb 10, 2025

Madam President, last week, the Senate voted to confirm Chris Wright as President Trump's Secretary of Energy. The United States has been blessed with incredible natural resources, and it is something, frankly, that it seems like President…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-10
Feb 10, 2025

It was an embarrassment that they had not been resolved before Paxton’s 2022 primary.

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