Cornyn Appears on Face the Nation

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Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) appeared on CBS's Face the Nation to discuss the ongoing Senate Select Committee on Intelligence's investigation relating to Russia and the confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court. Excerpts from his appearance are below, and video of his remarks can be found here.

On the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence's investigation relating to Russia:

"We're doing a bipartisan investigation thanks to the great leadership of Senator Burr our Chairman and our Vice Chairman, Senator Mark Warner, and leaders like Angus King, who I think you'll be hearing from shortly. We're trying to avoid the distractions outside of the Senate Intelligence Committee's investigation."

"There is no question that Putin is trying to undermine our democracy and undermine public confidence in our institutions."

On the Confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch:

"Neil Gorsuch I think is the kind of nominee that our democratic friends really haven't been able to find any real fault with except that he was nominated by this president."

"Judge Gorsuch will be confirmed this week one way or another. I hope the Democrats will provide the 60 votes."

"If they filibuster Neil Gorsuch, they're going to filibuster everyone this President might propose."

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