WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) highlighted the SAVE America Act, which he recently introduced alongside Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representative Chip Roy (TX-21), which would require individuals to present proof of citizenship when registering to vote as well as photo identification before voting in a federal election, and would also ensure states appropriately maintain voter rolls by removing non-citizens from existing voter rolls. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here.

“When a ballot is cast by someone that is not qualified to vote in an election, it undermines the integrity of the ballot for the people who are qualified to vote.”

“Every time we talk about voter I.D., the Left says we’re trying to disenfranchise minorities and the underrepresented, but that is not consistent with the facts.”

“Democrats know that if you actually require people to show that they’re qualified to vote, their voter base will shrink, especially in sanctuary states that have been havens for illegal aliens for years.”

“I’m thankful to our colleague, Senator Mike Lee of Utah, for introducing the SAVE America Act, that will require proof of citizenship at the time of registration, as well as photo identification at the time of voting.”

“I’m a proud cosponsor of the SAVE America Act, which I believe is long overdue to strengthen the integrity of our election systems.”

“I hope the U.S. Senate will take up and pass this legislation, and I and others have been discussing it with the Majority Leader.”

“Each and every one of us ought to do our part to participate in self-government by exercising our right to vote that so many have fought and died for. I urge each and every one of my constituents in Texas, but I would like to speak to all 330 million Americans: please, participate in your elections.”

“Make a difference. Let your voice be heard. Participate in this incredible experiment, now we’ve had for 250 years in self-government that has served us so well.”