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06.03.2020
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn on Confirmation of Drew Tipton as U.S. District Judge in Corpus Christi
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), released the following statements after the Senate confirmed Drew Tipton to fill Texas’ final federal judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Corpus Christi: “I’m grateful my colleagues have confirmed Judge Tipton to fill the last federal judicial vacancy. He will now serve the Southern District of Texas,” Sen. Cruz said. “Drew will be an... -
06.03.2020
Sen. Cruz: The Obama Administration Targeted President Trump by Weaponizing and Politicizing the DOJ, FBI, and the Intelligence Community
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, today questioned former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein at a full committee hearing examining the abuse of power committed by the Obama administration in 2016 and 2017 to weaponize the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the intelligence community against President Trump's campaign and incoming administration. On senior Obama administration... -
06.03.2020
Sen. Cruz: There Are Zero Legitimate Law Enforcement Justifications for What Happened to George Floyd. None.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today spoke on the Senate Floor following the horrific death of George Floyd, a native Houstonian. In his remarks, Sen. Cruz condemned the violence of Antifa, a domestic terrorist organization that has exploited the just and peaceful protests to riot in the streets, loot our stores, and murder innocent Americans and law-abiding police officers in major U.S. cities across the country. Ahead of the speech, as reported by Breitbart, Sen. Cruz released... -
06.02.2020
Sen. Cruz Calls Violent Antifa Riots a Terrorist Assault on Our Country That Must Be Stopped
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared on Fox News' ‘Outnumbered Overtime w/ Harris Faulkner,' to condemn the violent riots that have broken out amid peaceful protests following the horrific death of George Floyd. Sen. Cruz also spoke with reporters, calling for strong leadership to protect all Americans and fairly and equally enforce the law for everyone. ON POLICE BRUTALITY "Everyone agrees what happened to George Floyd was horrific. It was police brutality. And... -
06.02.2020
Sens. Cruz, Blackburn, Cornyn, Cotton, Inhofe, Lankford, and Lee Submit Amicus Brief to Supreme Court in Voting Rights Act Case
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), James Inhofe (R-Okla.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) this week submitted a joint amicus brief asking the Supreme Court of the United States to hear the case of DNC v. Hobbs, because the lower court's decision would jeopardize scores of neutral voting laws that are designed to prevent and deter election fraud. The case involves challenges to two Arizona... -
06.01.2020
Sen. Cruz Urges Texans to Prepare for Hurricane Season Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season: "Today marks the beginning of hurricane season, and that means a potential for more storms and floods that could devastate our homes and businesses in Texas. "We felt that devastation firsthand in 2017, when Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on my hometown city of Houston and our Gulf Coast communities. That storm is a reminder that we must take common sense steps to... -
06.01.2020
After Historic Launch, Sen. Cruz Speaks with Astronauts at Johnson Space Center
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, on Sunday applauded astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken on successfully completing the first launch into space from U.S. soil in nearly a decade and the first launch on a commercially-created spacecraft in American history. WATCH: Sen. Cruz Speaks with US Astronauts after Docking at ISS VIEW: Photos of Sen. Cruz at Johnson Space Center Addressing the astronauts from Johnson Space Center... -
06.01.2020
Disaster Preparedness
In 2017, Hurricane Harvey caused unprecedented damage to our Gulf Coast communities. That storm serves as a reminder that we must take all necessary steps to prepare for the next hurricane season ahead. Taking common sense steps to protect our communities is critical to saving lives and minimizing the impact of damage from natural disasters. Important Tips to Know Before A Disaster Strikes Make an emergency communication plan: where to go, what to do, and how to reconnect. Make sure... -
05.30.2020
Sen. Cruz: America Once Again Leads the World in Space Exploration
HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, today applauded the successful and historic manned SpaceX Crew Dragon launch: "In the midst of a global pandemic that has taken countless lives and shattered livelihoods, this historic launch serves as a reminder of American strength and grit. For the first time in nearly a decade, American astronauts are going into space, from American soil, on an American spacecraft, and for the first time ever,... -
05.29.2020
Sen. Cruz Commends Trump Administration Announcement to Rescind Hong Kongs Privileged Status Under U.S. Law
HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement applauding President Trump's decision to rescind Hong Kong's trade status under U.S. law as a result of actions taken by the Chinese Communist Party and the People's Republic of China to deepen their control of Hong Kong: "As President Trump made clear today, the United States will not stand by and allow tyrants in China to exploit the special treatment Hong Kong... -
05.29.2020
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Join Bipartisan Call for Administration to Hold Nicaraguan Judiciary Accountable for Human Rights Violations
HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Sens. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), David Perdue (R-Ga.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), and James Lankford (R-Okla.), on Thursday sent a letter to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin encouraging the administration to hold members of the Ortega regime in Nicaragua accountable for human rights violations. In the letter,... -
05.29.2020
Sen. Cruz Calls for Criminal Investigation Into Twitter for Blatant and Willful Violation of U.S. Sanctions on Iran
HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today called on Attorney General Bill Barr and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to investigate Twitter for willfully violating American sanctions on Iran by providing social media accounts and services to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the Iranian Foreign Minister, Javad Zarif. Both officials are designated under Executive Order (E.O) 13876 for connections to... -
05.28.2020
Sen. Cruz Applauds President Trumps Action on Big Tech Bias
HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on The Constitution, today issued the following statement commending President Trump's action to rein in Big Tech immunity and bias: "This executive order is an important acknowledgement that we can no longer afford to let Big Tech go unchecked. For too long, social media platforms like Twitter have hid behind their opaque algorithms and Section 230 immunity to target speech with which they disagree and advance... -
05.28.2020
Sen. Cruz Urges HHS, FDA, CDC to Anticipate Increased Demand of Flu Vaccines
HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today sent a letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to work with vaccine manufacturers and healthcare providers to anticipate and prepare to meet potential increased demand for flu vaccines during the upcoming flu season. Pointing to reports of possible increased demand for flu vaccinations this year, Sen. Cruz wrote in the letter: "As the federal... -
05.27.2020
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Passing of Former Texas Congressman Sam Johnson
HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement on the passing of former Texas Congressman Sam Johnson: "Heidi and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Sam Johnson, a Texan and American hero who devoted his own life to improving the lives of others. From his 29 years serving our country as a fighter pilot - including seven years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam - to his 28 years representing the people of North Texas in Congress, Sam was the definition of a... -
05.27.2020
Sen. Cruz Slams Twitter for Targeting Voices for Political Gain
HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on The Constitution, today issued the following statement condemning Twitter's continued action to wrongly stifle political discourse and Americans' First Amendment rights under the guise of "disinformation": "Time and time again we have seen Twitter exploit its immunity to silence the voices of those with whom Silicon Valley billionaires disagree. But yesterday the company stooped to a new political low, using... -
05.27.2020
Sen. Cruz Applauds Appointment of Stephen J. Cox as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas
HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement applauding the appointment of Stephen J. Cox as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas. "I'm very glad to see the Department of Justice appoint my good friend Stephen Cox as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District. Steve and I have been close friends for two decades. Throughout his career, both in the private and public sector, Steve has gained deep experience that... -
05.27.2020
Sen. Cruz Applauds Trump Administration for Ending Civil Nuclear Waivers
HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today applauded the Trump administration's decision to end the civil nuclear waivers for international nuclear cooperation with Iran. "Today the administration took a critical step toward tearing up the catastrophic Obama-Iran nuclear deal once and for all," Sen. Cruz said. "For too long the Ayatollah has exploited these civil nuclear waivers to build up Iran's nuclear programs, with the intention of... -
05.27.2020
Sen. Cruz: China Undeniably Violated Hong Kongs Autonomy
HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement after the Trump administration notified Congress that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China as a result of actions by the Chinese Communist Party and the People's Republic of China to deepen their control of the region and, under U.S. law advanced by Sen. Cruz, there should be a reevaluation of U.S. policy toward Hong Kong: "This is a sad day for liberty. The... -
05.27.2020
As China Builds Nuclear Arsenal, Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Cornyn Urge President Trump to Continue Unwinding U.S. From Nuclear Arms Control Treaties That Exclude China
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today urged President Trump in a letter to continue unwinding the United States from Cold War-style nuclear arms control treaties that put constraints on the U.S. while allowing China and other adversaries, to rapidly build up their nuclear arsenals, and to continue restoring the U.S. nuclear deterrent. In the letter, the senators wrote: "We write to...