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February 3, 2017
Greetings,
Last year, after the unexpected passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, the Senate drew a line in the sand on the behalf of the American people. Exercising our constitutional authority, we advised President Obama that we would not consent to a Supreme Court nominee until We the People, in the presidential election, were able to choose between an originalist and a progressive vision of the Constitution. This week, President Trump nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch, who is a brilliant and immensely talented jurist.
Judge Gorsuch has clerked at the Supreme Court, excelled in private practice, served at the highest levels of the Justice Department, and garnered a stellar reputation over the past decade as an appellate court judge. Our country desperately needs Supreme Court Justices who revere the Constitution and are willing to elevate it over their own personal preferences, and Judge Gorsuch has previously demonstrated that faithfulness. I look forward to supporting his confirmation in the Senate.
Please read below for an update from this last week.
Keep Texas Strong,
Ted Cruz
Sen. Cruz: Judge Gorsuch Takes Seriously His Obligation to Interpret the Law and Follow the Constitution
Sen. Ted Cruz released the following statement after his meeting with Supreme Court Nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch:
“Judge Neil Gorsuch is an impressive jurist who takes seriously his obligation to interpret the law and to follow the Constitution. One of the things I was most encouraged about, when talking with him today, was his understanding that the job of a judge, as outlined in Article III of the Constitution, is simply to apply the law. And he contrasted that to the job of Congress, as outlined in Article I, which is to pass laws.
“We need judges who understand this distinction, who do not think that when you put on a robe, you suddenly get to enact whatever policies or laws you might personally favor. That’s the judicial humility that used to be characteristic of the Supreme Court. Judge Gorsuch understands the critical, yet limited role of a judge which is to apply the law, not to decree whatever policies that particular judge might favor."
Read Sen. Cruz’s full statement here.
Sen. Cruz Praises Introduction of Texas School Choice Bill, SB 3
On Monday, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick along with Texas State Senator Larry Taylor announced legislation that will expand school choice throughout the Lone Star State. Sen. Cruz released the following statement.
“Last Tuesday, Texans rallied in Austin in support of expanding school choice. Today, I am greatly encouraged to see Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and State Sen. Larry Taylor leading and working to make the dream of education equality a reality with their legislation to help students who are stuck in failing schools. I support all efforts in Texas and across our country that will unlock the gates of opportunity and unleash the potential of every child to succeed."
More information on SB-3 can be found here.
Sen. Cruz: Under Tillerson We Can Chart A Stronger Course for U.S. National Security and Diplomacy
On Wednesday, Sen. Cruz released the following statement in support of Rex Tillerson, recently confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next U.S. Secretary of State:
"Our next Secretary of State Rex Tillerson brings exceptional qualifications, achievements, and international relationships to his new role leading our Department of State, all of which give me great confidence in our nation’s ability to chart a different, better, and stronger course for our national security.
“U.S. foreign policy should be founded on American exceptionalism. I look forward to working with him as we face the monumental task of restoring American leadership across the globe by defending foreign policy principles that will put our own national interests first, that will strengthen our friendships and alliances, and that will defeat our enemies.”
The full press release can be viewed here.
Senate Passes Cruz Resolution Honoring Gene Cernan, Last Man on the Moon
On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution sponsored by Sen. Cruz honoring the life and achievements of Eugene A. “Gene” Cernan, a former NASA astronaut, Naval aviator, fighter pilot, and electrical engineer who was the last man to walk on the surface of the Moon. Cernan, a Chicago native, passed away January 16, 2017 in a Houston hospital at the age of 82.
Full text of the resolution can be viewed here.
Distinguished Texans
On Sunday, Highland Park Football Coach Randy Allen was named the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year. Coach Allen was nominated by the Dallas Cowboys.
Texans in Washington D.C.
Sen. Cruz in the News
Watch Sen. Cruz on Tucker Carlson Tonight here.
Watch Sen. Cruz on CNN Tonight here.
Watch Sen. Cruz on Fox & Friends here.
A complete list of news coverage can be viewed here.
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