That is precisely what we should expect of judges.

The act does not just apply to protect popular religious beliefs. It does perhaps its more important work in protecting unpopular religious beliefs, vindicating this Nation's long-held aspiration to serve as a refuge of religious tolerance.

I am and have been a member of the Federalist Society since I was 21 years old.

I think it does--it serves well to rebut the caricature that some on the left try to paint of originalism.

I rise to commend the Senate for passing S.J. Res. 23, the legislation I introduced that has now passed both Houses of Congress, which reins in yet another example of the Obama administration's Executive overreach, gives power and…

Thank you for your service.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Texas.

This is a sad day for the Marine Corps, and it is a sad day for our Armed Forces.

I rise today to commend the Senate for taking up legislation that I have introduced, along with my colleague in the House, Chairman Kevin Brady, to reverse yet another instance of Executive overreach by the Obama administration. H.J. Res…

To find themselves abused and victimized by fellow marines is completely unacceptable.

Thank you for your service to our Nation particularly at this time of great challenges abroad and rising perils.

Last week, I had the opportunity to fly an F-35 simulator, and I will say the technology on the plane is remarkable.