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“I want judges on the Supreme Court who will respect the words and the meaning of the Constitution, the laws enacted by Congress and the laws enacted by state legislatures.”

Quote by John Cornyn

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John Cornyn is an American politician born on February 2, 1952. He has been serving as a U.S. Senator from Texas since 2003. He was previously a member of the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate, and held various positions in the federal government. more

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