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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) today 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 Hill, we seem...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement after voting in favor of the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. “This legislation is a major step toward improving readiness and enhancing the ability of our servicemen and women to defend our nation. The NDAA is not a perfect piece of legislation; inevitably bills of its size and scope fail to address every concern and often interfere in issues unrelated to a bill’s core mission....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate commemorating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and heralding the arrival of a new administration that embraces our allies and demonstrates renewed resolve to assume once more the mantle of leadership.  “...Here we are, three-quarters of a century later, and the Day of Infamy has become a day for remembrance, reflection and above all...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), with Heritage Foundation President Jim DeMint, on Saturday penned an op-ed for The Daily Signal, outlining the recent fraudulent elections of Nicaragua’s president.  “He [Daniel Ortega] has been changing electoral rules and hijacking Nicaragua’s fragile institutions for years," Sen. Cruz and DeMint wrote. "One of his rule changes lowered the threshold of votes needed to win to 35 percent. He also successfully pushed a...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement after voting for passage of the 21st Century Cures Act:                        “One of the most powerful weapons we have to fight disease is American ingenuity, and I believe the 21st Century Cures Act will help our nation harness its resources to better seek and realize lifesaving cures and therapies. While this bill is far from perfect...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) participated in a border security roundtable with local law enforcement officers and elected officials in McAllen, Texas. In the meeting, Sen. Cruz was briefed on immigration enforcement efforts and top border security issues. Cruz also heard from local officials about priorities for their communities.  Following is a summary of news coverage from the roundtable:  KVEO – (NBC) Rio Grande Valley: U.S. Senator Cruz in...

MCALLEN, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today participated in a border security roundtable with local law enforcement officers and elected officials in McAllen, Texas. In the meeting, Sen. Cruz was briefed on immigration enforcement efforts and top border security issues. Cruz also heard from local officials about priorities for their communities. Following the roundtable, Sen. Cruz met with Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector Chief Manuel Padilla and U.S. Customs and Border...

December 2, 2016 Greetings, This week, with the death of Cuba’s brutal Communist dictator Fidel Castro, we witnessed a powerful moment for people all across the country, particularly Cuban-Americans like myself. Many families in our great state have suffered at the hands of the brutal Castro regime and have come to Texas to escape the hopelessness and evil that consumes the island. While Fidel Castro’s death is cause for celebration, the tyrannical regime remains ever-present under...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz released the following statement in the wake of an op-ed in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal that highlights the plight of Chinese political prisoner, Dr. Liu Xiaobo. The op-ed outlines how Congress can once and for all stand up to China on human rights and champion Dr. Liu’s cause for political freedom. “It is far past time to honor Dr. Liu Xiaobo and stand up to his Communist oppressors in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal published an article highlighting U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) and Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) SuperPAC Elimination Act of 2017, which champions free speech in the election process and effectively eliminates SuperPACs by allowing unlimited individual contributions to candidates with immediate disclosure.  “In remarks Wednesday, Mr. Cruz sought to emphasize that his proposal would curtail the power of super PACs,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate regarding the death of Cuba’s murderous Communist dictator Fidel Castro. Cruz reflected on Castro’s legacy of exploitation and oppression, while recommending a new path forward for Cuban American relations. “Let me be absolutely clear, Mr. President,” said Sen. Cruz. “We’re not mourning the death of a romantic revolutionary or distinguished statesman....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) today introduced the SuperPAC Elimination Act of 2017, which champions free speech in the election process and effectively eliminates SuperPACs by allowing unlimited individual contributions to candidates with immediate disclosure. In anticipation of the upcoming 2017 legislative session, the bill lays the foundation for meaningful reforms that better protect the interests of Americans, and will serve as a model...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today chaired a hearing of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Space, Science and Competitiveness titled “The Dawn of Artificial Intelligence.” The hearing was Congress’ first ever hearing focused solely on artificial intelligence and conducted a broad overview of the state of artificial intelligence, including policy implications and effects on commerce. Sen. Cruz invited five witnesses to the hearing, including Greg...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s terror attack at Ohio State University: “Heidi’s and my prayers are with the victims of the vicious attack on the Ohio State campus yesterday, and we are as always grateful for our brave law enforcement officers who so quickly and effectively responded to the attack, preventing even greater carnage. “This attack is yet another reminder of the very real danger our...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Saturday penned an op-ed for National Review Online, outlining the Castros’ legacy of exploitation and oppression of the Cuban people and calling for America to end the Obama administration’s policy of appeasement towards hostile dictators.  “The 60 years Fidel Castro spent systematically exploiting and oppressing the people of Cuba provide more than enough history to pass judgment on both Fidel and, now more...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared on ABC’s This Week to discuss the death of Cuba’s longtime oppressive dictator Fidel Castro and the future of U.S.-Cuban relations. Watch the full interview here. Excerpts are available below: Sen. Cruz on Fidel Castro’s Death: “This is a powerful moment for people all across the country, and especially for Cuban Americans. I was with my dad when he found out the news that Fidel Castro was dead, and he...

HOUSTON, Texas -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement in reaction to the death of Fidel Castro:  "Fidel Castro's death cannot bring back his thousands of victims, nor can it bring comfort to their families. Today we remember them and honor the brave souls who fought the lonely fight against the brutal Communist dictatorship he imposed on Cuba." ###  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today penned an op-ed for The Dallas Morning News in recognition of Small Business Saturday, underscoring the important role small businesses play in economic growth and job creation in Texas.  “Texans understand that prosperity doesn’t come from Washington,” Sen. Cruz wrote. “Government agencies do not drive the economy. Small businesses all across our state create jobs, drive up wages, and grow the economy. In...

  November 23, 2016 Greetings, Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and gratitude. As families in Texas and across the country gather together, let us stand united in recognition of the divine and enduring promise of America – a promise that led the Pilgrims to their first Thanksgiving and that has since been sought by so many. America’s sovereignty, freedom, and providential splendor, designed by our Creator, secured by our Constitution, and defended by our Armed Forces, act...