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John Cornyn: “The Attorney General tried to destroy [his own Senate…”

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

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Senate candidate John Cornyn: "It's a shock that something like this could happen in Austin"

Published | Video Starts at 07:41

He's got more baggage than a, you know, the bag check at DFW airport. He is a flawed individual. He's incredibly arrogant. He's not embarrassed. He's not apologetic, either to his family or to taxpayers or to … The Attorney General tried to destroy [his own Senate leadership] after they turned him into the FBI for interfering in a crime. … I think he will take the Republican Party and the Republican ticket down with him if he is the nominee. And, Senator, I hear what you're saying, but as of now, the President has not endorsed in this race. (07:41–07:52)

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Asserts that the Attorney General attempted to undermine his Senate leadership after being reported to the FBI.

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