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John Cornyn: “My second degree amendment passed, which included a striking…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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'His Amendment Is A Distraction': John Cornyn, Cory Booker Clash Over The Epstein Files In Hearing

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You don't acknowledge that. I just have to. I, I really question whether your amendment is actually in good faith or not, because nothing's going to Change that. But Mr. Chairman, My second degree amendment passed, which included a striking [of] Senator Booker's amendment. I believe we've. Mr. Committee, spoken. May I respond? He directly referenced me. May I respond? Mr. Chairman? Go ahead. So Mr. Cornyn claims that nothing about this would end debate. (01:07–01:12)

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Asserts that his amendment, which struck Senator Booker's amendment, passed.

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