"I am pleased to report that Texas is known for having one of the strongest set of open government laws in our Nation. And ever since that experience, I have long believed that our federal government could use 'a little Texas sunshine.'"

John Cornyn is revealing his pride in the open public law of Texas. He thinks that the federal government might take advantage of the very same openness and openness that Texas has actually accomplished. He is suggesting that the federal government must adopt comparable laws to those of Texas, which would permit greater public access to details and federal government proceedings. This would create a more open and responsible federal government, which would benefit the general public. Cornyn's quote is a suggestion that transparency and openness are vital for a healthy democracy.