Cornyn Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing for Trump Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh

I am disappointed that despite his exemplary qualifications and outstanding record so many of our colleagues across the aisle have announced their opposition even before he was nominated. Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON D.C. U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today delivered the following opening remarks during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Judge Brett Kavanaughs nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyns remarks are below and video can be found here. I can personally attest to his skills as a lawyer. When I was Attorney General of Texas as the judge will recall he helped me get ready for a Supreme Court argument." One case Judge Kavanaugh helped me prepare for was one involving the question of school prayer at a high school football game at the Santa Fe Independent School District high school." Judge Kavanaugh has an unparalleled academic and professional record of service. Many will cite his education clerkships his time arguing cases before the court his experience working for the executive branch but I think one of the most important factors to me is hes already exercised excellent judgment in marrying a Texan Ashley from Abilene. So I know he is a good judge." I am disappointed that despite his exemplary qualifications and outstanding record so many of our colleagues across the aisle have announced their opposition even before he was nominated. The level of disingenuousness and hyperbole even by todays standards is extraordinary." I sincerely hope this week we can all take a deep breath… and get a grip and treat this process with the respect and gravity it demands." Senator John Cornyn a Republican from Texas is a member of the Senate Finance Intelligence and Judiciary Committees.