Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement on the successful settlement in the lawsuit filed against the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM). “For years, we have fought to reinstate the rights of private landowners along the Red River, and I am glad that their rights have finally been recognized following this prolonged legal battle,” Sen. Cruz said. “Since the founding of our nation, the right to property has empowered...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks at the Victims of Communism Centennial Commemoration. There, Sen. Cruz reflected on the horrific legacies of Communist dictators, including the exploitation of basic human rights and generations lost to oppression, while providing a message of hope for democracy and freedom overcoming the threat of Communism.  “There is grave danger for each of us if we cease to remember the scars of Communism,” Sen....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in observance of Veterans Day: “The selfless service of America’s Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and their families has secured the blessings of liberty for generations and made our nation a beacon of hope around the world. This Veterans Day, Heidi and I are proud to recognize the incredible bravery and sacrifice of all those who have served, and continue to serve in our...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding a letter the Cambodian Embassy sent him on Tuesday, which was sent in response to his letter of October 23 expressing concerns about the unjustified imprisonment of Kem Sokha, president of the Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP): “On October 23rd, I wrote to Cambodian Ambassador Chum Bun Rong demanding the release of Kem Sokha, President of the Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP). As...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined his colleagues in the Senate, members of the administration, and leading tax reform advocates at an event to highlight the need for tax reform and the impact it will have on American families, small businesses and the economy. At the event, Sen. Cruz also urged Congress to repeal Obamacare’s individual mandate as part of its tax reform legislation, which would keep more money in the pocketbooks of millions of hardworking...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on ‘Fox News @ Night' with Shannon Bream, where he discussed his visit with law enforcement, first responders, victims, and family members who lost loved ones in the shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. "I spent a lot of the day visiting with the families," Sen. Cruz said. "Visiting with victims who were shot by this madman. [...] I talked with a lot of law enforcement agents today, both Texas DPS...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in response to the resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri: “The resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri is the latest consequence of Iran's increasingly pervasive influence in Lebanon through its terrorist proxy Hezbollah,” Sen. Cruz said. “Given these developments, it is time for the United States to reassess the military assistance we provide to Lebanon, including to the...

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today visited community leaders, first responders, victims, and those who lost loved ones in Sutherland Springs, following yesterday’s senseless attack at First Baptist Church, the largest mass shooting in Texas history. Excerpts of Sen. Cruz’s message to the Sutherland Springs community are below and video of his comments may be viewed here.  “The grief that has struck this community staggers the mind. But at...

November 4, 2017 Greetings, What a great week to be a Texan and a Houstonian. I want to congratulate the Houston Astros on their 2017 World Series Championship! In the wake of Hurricane Harvey and all of the devastation felt along the entire Texas Gulf Coast, the Astros brought home an amazing and historic victory for the city of Houston, the Texas Gulf Coast, and the entirety of the Lone Star State. The Astros’ World Series championship personifies the 'can do’ Texas spirit and...

HOUSTON, Texas. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today participated in the Astros World Series 2017 Championship parade in downtown Houston. After their big win on Wednesday, Sen. Cruz issued the following statement congratulating the Astros: “It is so fitting that in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and all of the devastation felt along the entire Texas Gulf Coast, that our Houston Astros brought home an amazing and historic victory for the city of Houston, the gulf coast region and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement regarding the tax reform announcement made by House leadership earlier today: “I am very encouraged to see the House moving forward on our commitment to fundamental tax reform for the American people. While the next couple of months will involve extensive negotiations, I am confident we will get the job done. I will continue to press for the key principles of economic growth, simplicity, and fairness, as...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the Houston Astros’ first World Series title, and the first World Series title in Texas’ history: “It is so fitting that in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and all of the devastation felt along the entire Texas Gulf Coast, that our Houston Astros brought home an amazing and historic victory for the city of Houston, the gulf coast region and entirety of our great state,” Sen....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in the wake of Tuesday’s radical Islamic terrorist attack in New York City: “Yesterday’s attack in New York by an Uzbek national who senselessly murdered eight innocent people and injured 11 more is a stark reminder that even though there has been progress in dismantling ISIS’s strongholds, the threat of radical Islamic terrorism to our way of life is as real as ever. The tactics used by...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the tragic death of Texan Bakari Henderson in Greece this summer, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Representative Michael McCaul (R-Texas) wrote Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urging him to use all diplomatic means available to help Greek authorities bring those responsible to justice. “As you know, the events surrounding Mr. Henderson’s death have led to multiple arrests, but at least two suspects fled to their...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today released the following statements after President Trump announced his intention to nominate Ryan Patrick as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas and Joe Brown as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas: “Ryan Patrick and Joe Brown will be excellent United States Attorneys,” Sen. Cruz said. “They have both already had distinguished careers in public service—Ryan as an...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) today issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s passage of their bipartisan resolution calling on the Government of Iran to release all unjustly detained American citizens and legal permanent residents, including Siamak Namazi, Baquer Namazi, Xiyue Wang and Nizar Zakka, and to return Robert Levinson. “For years the Iranian regime has brutally detained and imprisoned Americans and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today was quoted in The Weekly Standard’s coverage of the latest effort at the United Nations against Israel. Sen. Cruz said, “This is yet another example of the U.N.’s shameful hostility towards Israel, which encourages more false attacks, accusations, and criticism of our close ally. I will continue to press all legislative options to ensure U.S. taxpayer dollars are not used to implement, facilitate, or carry out this...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks at an event hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to discuss the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the stakes for American agriculture and business.  Video of Sen. Cruz’s remarks may be viewed here. An excerpt of Sen. Cruz’s remarks is below: “Texans believe in international trade. We believe in it because we benefit from it firsthand. There are about 2.2 million jobs...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined his colleagues in the Senate Judiciary Committee in support of Professor Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. He was joined by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-Texas), Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Sens. Todd Young (R-Ind.), Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah) and James Lankford (R-Okla.). Professor and...