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“A vast majority of Republicans are on the record saying that they believe the Violence Against Women Act should be reauthorized. Let me be clear: I believe that Violence Against Women Act must be reauthorized.”

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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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