Senator John Cornyn: Congress—a Cornerstone of American Democracy

The Capitol Building in Washington DC, with flag flying

The founders called Congress the “first among equals,” signifying its importance as a democratic institution. U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas reflects on the important role Congress plays in meeting Americans’ needs. What steps must be taken to accomplish that goal and invigorate trust among citizens?   

This event is part of an ongoing series from the Karsh Institute of Democracy featuring conversations with leaders from both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill. 

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The Honorable John Cornyn was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002 and is currently serving his fourth term. He sits on the Senate Finance, Judiciary, Intelligence, Foreign Relations, and Budget Committees, where he helps craft legislation on behalf of more than 31 million Texans. From 2013 until 2019, Cornyn was chosen by his colleagues to serve as the Republican whip, the second-highest ranking position in the Senate Republican Conference. A San Antonio native, Cornyn has served the people of Texas for nearly four decades, as a district judge, a member of the Texas Supreme Court, and Texas attorney general, before representing the Lone Star State in the U.S. Senate.