John Cornyn
July 14th, 2010
Solicitor General Kagan’s testimony before the Judiciary Committee did not assure me that she agrees with the traditional understanding of the proper role of a judge.
June 30th, 2010
Following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final disapproval of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's (TCEQ) flexible permit program today, I released the following statement:
June 25th, 2010
With both the nominations hearing of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court’s release of its decision in McDonald v. Chicago expected on Monday, U.S., I raised concerns today that Elena Kagan’s...
June 24th, 2010
Following is the letter I wrote to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano demanding answers on the events surrounding 17 members of the Afghan military who have gone AWOL from Lackland Air Force Base...
June 19th, 2010
Friday, I sent a letter to U.S. Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley listing serious concerns with alarming reports indicating 17 members of the Afghan military have gone AWOL over the course of two years from Lackland Air...
June 11th, 2010
In recognition of the State of Israel as a strong and steadfast ally to the United States, Wednesday, I introduced a resolution to express the sense of the Senate that Israel has an undeniable right to self-defense and to...
May 25th, 2010
Today, I spoke on the Senate floor and filed an amendment to the supplemental appropriations bill, which will help the President maintain his commitment to strengthening border security and provide resources desperately...
May 20th, 2010
Today, I issued the following statement after Mexican President Felipe Calderon’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress:President Calderon said a few things Congress and the American people needed to hear. Mexico has gone...
May 18th, 2010
Today, I met with Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan in Washington, D.C. You can view the video below, in which reporters inquire about the meeting.
May 15th, 2010
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Friday gave approval to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to begin the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) along the southwest Texas border beginning June 1, 2010. Last month...
July 1st, 2010
President Obama promised the American people that he would make immigration reform a priority during his first year in office. Eighteen months into his presidency, he continues to deliver words, but no action.
June 29th, 2010
I made the following opening statement during the committee’s hearing on the nomination of Elena Kagan to be an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Below is the full text of his remarks, as prepared for delivery:...
June 24th, 2010
Today, I commented on the AWOL Afghan soldiers, visa overstays and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano’s recent speech trumpeting the Administration’s record on border security on the Senate floor...
June 23rd, 2010
Today, I issued the following statement after President Obama accepted the resignation of General Stanley McChrystal:Gen. McChrystal has served with great distinction in Afghanistan, Iraq and around the world, and I wish him...
June 18th, 2010
Today, I went to the floor of the U.S. Senate to outline and explain a number of issues embedded in the tax extenders bill including deficit spending and new taxes on entrepreneurs and small businesses. The video and...
May 27th, 2010
Today, I went to the Senate floor to discuss my amendment to the supplemental appropriations bill, which would provide resources desperately needed to secure the border, without adding to the deficit, because the costs are...
May 20th, 2010
I issued the following statement tonight after the U.S. Senate passed the financial regulatory bill by a vote of 59-39. I voted "No."This bill fails to end "too big to fail," guarantees future taxpayer bailouts for large...
May 19th, 2010
I issued the following statement regarding Mexican President Felipe Calderon’s visit to Washington, D.C. today:While we in Texas know firsthand the real security threats that exist, President Calderon’s visit is an important...
May 18th, 2010
The Senate, yesterday, passed my amendment to the current financial regulatory reform bill that protects U.S. taxpayers from paying for bailouts of irresponsible foreign governments.
May 10th, 2010
During a recent visit to El Paso I joined officials from the DoD, U.S. Attorney’s office, FBI, DEA, ICE, CIA, and Customs and Border Protection for classified briefings on the drug war in Mexico and implications for Texas’...