[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S450]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                   Nomination of Nicholas Jon Ganjei

  Mr. CRUZ. Mr. President, today, the Senate will vote to confirm 
Nicholas Ganjei of Texas to be the U.S. district judge for the Southern 
District of Texas.
  Nick Ganjei's story is in many ways a classic American story. He grew 
up in Northern California as the youngest of four children. His mother, 
the daughter of immigrants, was a public school teacher, and his dad 
was an engineer for General Electric.
  Nick's father emigrated from Iran in 1961 as a student with $100 to 
his name and found his way from New York to El Paso and then to 
California.
  Nick's upbringing instilled a fidelity for public duty, a respect for 
limits on government power, and an unwavering commitment to the rule of 
law.
  As U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Nick has been on 
the frontlines of Federal law enforcement--leading one of the busiest 
districts in the country, prosecuting violent crime, cartel activity, 
and transnational threats while enforcing the law fairly.
  Nick's career is filled with great success and clear dedication to 
this country, but I want to highlight his work in the U.S. Senate.
  Nick served as my chief counsel for 3 years, during which he oversaw 
vital initiatives on criminal justice, border security, judicial 
nominations, antitrust issues, intellectual property, and religious 
liberty. During his time on my staff, I saw firsthand Nick's dedication 
to judicial integrity. I am confident that he will work tirelessly in 
service of the American people and in faithful adherence to the 
Constitution.
  I also want to note a happy personal milestone of Nick's. Just last 
week, Nick became engaged to his now-fiancee Jessica. She will join him 
in Houston and become one of our newest Texans, and we look forward to 
having her in the Lone Star State.
  I strongly urge my colleagues to vote in support of his nomination as 
U.S. district judge for the Southern District of Texas. He will make us 
proud.
  I yield the floor.