John Cornyn

American lawyer and Texas senator

John Cornyn - Leaders & Politicians born February 2nd, 1952
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Served as a United States Senator from Texas since 2002. Elected as the 49th Attorney General of Texas from 1999 to 2002. Before his political career, practiced law and held various governmental positions including a Texas Supreme Court Justice. Advocated for issues such as national security and healthcare reform during Senate tenure.

Elected to the United States Senate in 2002

Served as Texas Attorney General from 1999 to 2002

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