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John Cornyn: “The only thing separating us from chaos and anarchy really…”

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

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Republican Senator John Cornyn discusses his campaign in GOP primary for U.S. Senate

Published | Video Starts at 11:10

What happened in Minneapolis was tragic, but the woman involved should have complied with the officer's instructions, should have exited her vehicle and shouldn't have used her vehicle is a weapon to threaten or assault a law enforcement officer. The only thing separating us from chaos and anarchy really, is the rule of law. And so we have to respect and support law enforcement at all levels. So that kind of suggestion is just completely irresponsible and unacceptable. Senator John Cornyn, thank you so much. (11:10–11:17)

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Asserts that the rule of law is the only barrier against chaos and anarchy.

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