As printed Aug 4
“We did the best we could do,”
on Cornyn conceding the Blanche deal fell short of scrapping the fund outright
Printed by MSNBC Liberal Mainstream How Cornyn and Tillis’ deal on Blanche falls short of their demands ›
In their words · Updated August 5, 2026
John Cornyn
R-Texas
4 verified quotes on the record, July 30, 2026 to August 4, 2026. Every one is a character-for-character copy from its source; the lens colors mark the outlets and channels that carried the words, never the person.
Also on the record as: Sen. John Cornyn
4 verified quotes
how it's verified 4 as printed
carried by 3 sources across Liberal Mainstream Communist / Far-Left Center / Nonpartisan
Communist / Far-Left 1
Liberal Mainstream 2
Center / Nonpartisan 1
Government spending & shutdowns 1 quote
Corruption & scandal 3 quotes
As printed Aug 3
“Well, I like to think that, you know, in matters of principle like this, my position would be the same. But obviously, it provides a measure of political freedom.”
on Cornyn saying his primary loss freed him to oppose Trump's slush fund
Printed by World Socialist Web Site Communist / Far-Left Trump revives push to create slush fund for fascist rioters ›
As printed Jul 31
“POTUS is mistaken if he believes concerns about the provisions in his tax lawsuit settlement are limited to me and Senator Tillis.”
Printed by MSNBC Liberal Mainstream The GOP revolt over Todd Blanche is suddenly very real ›
As printed Jul 30
“We're been trying to help them get to a conclusion here and they won't let us. It's befuddling to me,”
on stalled talks with the Justice Department over the Trump-IRS settlement scope
Printed by PBS NewsHour Center / Nonpartisan Blanche's nomination delayed as Cornyn, Tillis seek assurances on Trump-IRS settlement ›
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