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12.23.2016
Cruz News: The Season of Hope
December 23, 2016 Greetings, At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of our Savior. Two thousand years ago, in a manger on the outskirts of Bethlehem in the land of Judea, Christ came to save the world. The season of hope that touches every corner of the world also extends to every corner of our great state. From Mission Arlington’s annual Christmas Store helping thousands of families find toys and gifts for... -
12.23.2016
Sen. Cruz: At Christmas, We Celebrate the Birth of Our Savior
HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in advance of Christmas Day: “At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of our Savior. Two thousand years ago, in a manger on the outskirts of Bethlehem in the land of Judea, Christ came to save the world. “The season of hope that touches every corner of the world also extends to every... -
12.23.2016
Sen. Cruz: Happy Chanukah
HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement on the eve of Chanukah: “Heidi and I wish a very Happy Chanukah to the Jewish people. This holiday is a time to commemorate the heroic revolt that triumphed over repression, restoring religious freedom and leading to the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem. During the Festival of Lights, we are particularly grateful for our close ally Israel, who protects the right to freely worship, stands as a... -
12.22.2016
Sen. Cruz: The UNSC Has No Authority Over Israel's Sovereignty
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement rebuking the United Nations Security Council for its latest attempt to delegitimize the nation of Israel: "With hundreds of thousands dead in Syria, jihadist refugees mowing down Christmas shoppers in Berlin and the People's Republic of China weaponizing its artificial islands in the South China Sea, it is ridiculous that... -
12.21.2016
ICYMI: News Coverage of Cruz Letter to Smithsonian Institution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Numerous news outlets have taken note of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's (R- Texas) letter to the Smithsonian Institution yesterday. In it, he urged museum leaders to include an accurate legacy and biography of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in the National Museum of African American History and Culture. “As much as I am grateful for the museum and its efforts to preserve and promote the indispensable, yet oft-neglected, contributions of African Americans to... -
12.20.2016
Sen. Cruz: We Must Redouble Our Resolve to Partner With Our Allies, Prevent a Broader Outbreak of Violence
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement in the wake of radical Islamic terror attacks across the globe: “Heidi’s and my prayers are with the victims and families impacted by the recent, vicious rash of attacks in Jordan, Turkey, and Germany. They are a grim reminder that ISIS, al Qaeda, and other radical Islamic terrorist groups are not confined to the so-called caliphate in Syria and Iraq. Both by infiltrating the streams of... -
12.19.2016
Sen. Cruz Calls On the Smithsonian to Include A Fair and Accurate Portrayal of the Incredible Life of Justice Clarence Thomas
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R- Texas) today sent a letter to leaders of the Smithsonian Institution urging them to include an accurate legacy and biography of Clarence Thomas in the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Justice Thomas rose through segregation and discrimination to become a leading voice for originalism on the Supreme Court of the United States, but the recently opened museum fails to recognize his extraordinary accomplishments in any... -
12.16.2016
Cruz News: December 16, 2016
December 16, 2016 Greetings, Last week, we saw the 114th Congress come to a close, and I’m glad to report, it was not without an important success that gives us strong footing for the next Congress to make even further advances that will strengthen jobs and opportunity in Texas. Late last Friday, our bipartisan NASA Transition Act passed the Senate with unanimous consent, which provides NASA with the stability it needs as the agency transitions to a new administration. It also lays an... -
12.15.2016
Sen. Cruz Statement on President-Elect Trump’s Choice of Scott Pruitt for EPA Administrator
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt as his nominee for Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): “Under Obama, the EPA has run amok. Attorney General Pruitt has helped lead the fight against many of the Obama administration’s most egregious cases of lawless federal overreach on behalf of his home state of Oklahoma.... -
12.15.2016
ICYMI: Forbes.com: The Audacity of Silence On Possible Iran-North Korea Nuclear Ties
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released a statement in the wake of the Obama Administration’s silence regarding potential collusion between Iran and North Korea on nuclear proliferation and China’s apparent complicity in enabling such cooperation. He also reiterated his commitment to working with President-elect Trump and the incoming administration to dismantle the Iran deal and rebuild a strong, effective national security for the United States. In... -
12.15.2016
Sen. Cruz Serves Texans in Dallas
DALLAS, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today volunteered at VNA Meals on Wheels and the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas, where he delivered hot food to Dallas County residents in need and helped package food for local families. Sen. Cruz also toured the facilities and learned more about the organizations’ operations. “Many people are hurting both across our state and across our country,” said Sen. Cruz. “Organizations like the North Texas Food Bank and VNA... -
12.14.2016
Sen. Cruz Serves Texans in Houston
HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) yesterday and today participated in service projects in support of Houstonians during the holidays. On Tuesday, Sen. Cruz visited Interfaith Ministries’ Meals on Wheels and the Fisher House in Houston, where he learned about the organizations’ operations and local needs. He delivered meals to homebound seniors and visited with veterans and their families staying at the Fisher House. Today, Sen. Cruz volunteered at the... -
12.14.2016
Sen. Cruz Statement on Governor Rick Perry Being Named as President-Elect Trump’s Choice for Secretary of Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of former Texas Governor Rick Perry as his nominee for U.S. Secretary of Energy. “Gov. Perry will make a terrific Secretary of Energy. For 14 years, he led the State of Texas, and with low taxes, restrained spending, and limited regulation, Texas became one of the greatest economic powerhouses in the world. His executive experience across... -
12.13.2016
ICYMI: News Coverage of Cruz and DeSantis Push For Congressional Term Limits To ‘Drain the Swamp’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) penned an op-ed for The Washington Post announcing that in the 115th Congress they will introduce a constitutional amendment establishing congressional term limits in order to put an end to cronyism in Washington: “On Election Day, the American people made a resounding call to ‘drain the swamp’ that is modern Washington,” Cruz and DeSantis wrote. “Yet on Capitol... -
12.13.2016
Sen. Cruz Statement on Rex Tillerson Being Named as President-Elect Trump’s Choice for Secretary of State
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his nominee for U.S. Secretary of State: “Rex Tillerson is a Texan who has had an incredible career building one of the world's largest businesses. With deep expertise in energy, he has negotiated business deals across the globe. I look forward to a full and fair confirmation hearing where Tillerson can... -
12.12.2016
ICYMI: Cruz, Cornyn Bipartisan HEAR Act Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday the U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act, which facilitates the return of artwork stolen by the Nazis during the Holocaust by ensuring that the artwork’s rightful owners or heirs get their day in court. Sens. Cruz and Cornyn, along with Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), introduced the HEAR Act in April. In June, Sens. Cruz and Cornyn chaired a joint subcommittee hearing on... -
12.10.2016
Sen. Cruz: Today, Democrats and Republicans Stood Together to Reassert American Leadership in Space
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement praising unanimous Senate passage of the bipartisan National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Transition Authorization Act of 2016, which was first introduced in September by Sen. Cruz, along with Sens. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Tom Udall (D-N.M.): ... -
12.10.2016
Sen. Cruz: We Must Rein in Washington’s Out-of-Control Spending and Restore the Trust of the American People
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after voting against passage of the short-term continuing resolution (H.R. 2028) expiring in April 2017: “I have long called on Congress to include in government funding legislation reforms that would reduce the burden of Washington on the economy and hardworking American taxpayers. Unfortunately, this bill fails to do so. I remain hopeful that, ahead of the April expiration of this new continuing... -
12.10.2016
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Praise Unanimous Passage of the Bipartisan HEAR Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today applauded the Senate’s unanimous passage of the bipartisan Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act, which facilitates the return of artwork stolen by the Nazis during the Holocaust by ensuring that the artwork’s rightful owners or heirs get their day in court. Sens. Cruz and Cornyn, along with Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), introduced the HEAR Act in... -
12.09.2016
Cruz News: Ensuring Our Military Is Strong and Our Homeland Is Secure
December 9, 2016 Greetings, This week, Congress took an important step toward ensuring our military is strong, our homeland is secure, and our interests abroad are protected by passing the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). I am proud to have stood firmly with our brave servicemen and women and voted in favor of this legislation, which will ultimately benefit America’s warriors and our state as a whole. Home to 1.7 million veterans, the great State of Texas has a long, proud...