AUSTIN—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) made the following statement after the start of the Hanukkah holiday:
“Hanukkah marks a time for those of the Jewish faith to celebrate triumph over oppression. As the festival of lights begins, and Jews around the world observe the ‘great miracle,’ we honor those who are dedicated to promoting freedom over tyranny.”
Senator Cornyn serves on the Finance, Judiciary, Armed Services and Budget Committees. He serves as the top Republican on the Judiciary Committee’s Immigration, Refugees and Border Security subcommittee. He served previously as Texas Attorney General, Texas Supreme Court Justice, and Bexar County District Judge.
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