Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, spoke today at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Watch the video here. Below are key excerpts. On elections: “Let’s look back at the past four elections, 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2012. The only election we won was 2010, when we stood unequivocally for principle….Who are the most two people who have energized young people? Ronald Reagan and Ron Paul. What did they do? They painted a bold picture of what America can...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today released the following statement opposing the nomination of Rose Gottemoeller to be Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security. “The nomination of Rose Gottemoeller to be Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security is only the most recent manifestation of the backwards approach to foreign policy pursued by the Obama administration over the last five years,” Sen. Cruz said. On Ms....

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today spoke on the Senate floor to honor the brave service of America’s fallen police officers and oppose President Obama’s nomination of Debo Adegbile to head the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division. “It is out of respect for our nation's police officers that I rise to oppose the nomination of Debo Adegbile to be the head of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division,” Sen. Cruz said. “We...

From Foreign Policy: Vladimir Putin running rampant in Ukraine showcases how the Obama administration's abdication of global leadership is making the world a more dangerous place. Instead of providing clarity to our nation and our allies, the Obama administration offers tortured semantics. "Kinetic action" glamorizes the failed policy of leading from behind in Libya. A "spontaneous protest" explains the coordinated al Qaeda attack on American officials in Benghazi. The interim agreement over...

From Foreign Policy: Vladimir Putin running rampant in Ukraine showcases how the Obama administration's abdication of global leadership is making the world a more dangerous place. Instead of providing clarity to our nation and our allies, the Obama administration offers tortured semantics. "Kinetic action" glamorizes the failed policy of leading from behind in Libya. A "spontaneous protest" explains the coordinated al Qaeda attack on American officials in Benghazi. The interim agreement over...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement in observance of Texas Independence Day: “Courage and a love of liberty have long been defining characteristics of the Texas spirit. Both were exemplified 178 years ago when fifty-nine delegates convened in Independence Hall at Washington-on-the-Brazos to declare Texas' independence. “Inflamed by General Santa Anna's refusal to abide by the Mexican Constitution of 1824 and inspired by the United...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today released the following statement on events in Ukraine: “The situation unfolding in Ukraine right now is a harsh lesson that no matter how great the victory, we must never rest on our laurels. After the United States won the Cold War and the Soviet Union ceased to exist in 1991, many on both sides of the aisle believed that the Soviet threat to freedom was a thing of the past and that the new, democratic Russia would be a reasonable...

Nearly nine months ago, President Obama declared the IRS’s illegal targeting of conservative groups “intolerable and inexcusable,” yet now his administration is promulgating a rule change to stifle the free speech for many of those same groups. Thousands of Americans have spoken out against the proposed change, and I hope the Obama Administration listens. Please continue to read below to learn more about the latest in the Senate. All the best, Ted Cruz Protecting Americans from...

The IRS is currently considering new rules to limit the free speech of the very same groups it illegally targeted. In short, the Obama Administration is trying to do through regulatory fiat what it was unable to legally do before: limit the First Amendment rights of Americans. The IRS was required to accept and publish comments from the public -- and over 140,000 of you did. The public commenting period may have ended, but you can still make your voice heard. Spread the word about this proposed...

WASHINGTON, DC - On Thursday, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, spoke at an event commemorating the five-year anniversary of the Tea Party and released the following open letter commending the grassroots efforts of millions of American patriots. ###

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Cruz, R-Texas, today offered two amendments in the Judiciary Committee to safeguard citizens’ free speech against unlawful and unjust targeting and designations by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). “Nearly nine months ago, President Obama declared the IRS’s illegal targeting of conservative groups ‘intolerable and inexcusable,’ yet his administration has authored a new rule to specifically limit free speech for many of those groups,...

WASHINGTON, DC -– U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today spoke on the Senate floor praising Venezuelan protestors standing for freedom in spite of persecution. He called to re-impose sanctions against Iran, which is exerting a pernicious influence in the country, denounced Cuba’s ongoing efforts to preserve Venezuela’s status-quo, and outlined action the United States should take to support the fight for freedom in Venezuela. “This is the moment to point out that Venezuelan...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement in response to a federal judge ruling Texas' ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional: "Today’s ruling by a federal judge, invalidating Texas’ ban on same-sex marriage, is a troubling display of judicial activism. Our Constitution leaves it to the States to define marriage, and unelected judges should not be substituting their own policy views for the reasoned judgments of the citizens of Texas, who...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today submitted comments to the IRS regarding recently proposed rules that would stifle the free speech of 501(c)(4) political organizations and suggested alternative action that would prevent the agency from entangling itself in politically sensitive judgments and picking political winners and losers. “It is disturbing that the IRS is proposing new rules that would attempt to further limit the free speech rights of Americans, while the IRS...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz released the following statement regarding the crisis in Venezuela: "As opposition protests drag into their second week in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro is taking a page out of the Castro playbook to violently oppress Venezuelans who are demanding an end to his disastrous rule. Activists have been detained and abused, and even shot dead in the streets. Opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, who has emerged as a powerful voice for economic and political...

Every time I come home, I'm reminded of our state's great entrepreneurial spirit. Texas' grit and ingenuity are on display all the way from Beaumont to Midland, where our energy industry has boomed. Today, a new Great American Energy Renaissance with strong Texas roots is underway that I hope will sweep the nation. Please keep reading for more on my recent visit to Beaumont and other updates from the Senate. All the best, Ted Cruz Sen. Cruz Speaks in Beaumont on the Need for an Energy...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today released the following statement on the escalating crisis in Ukraine: “The people of Ukraine need to know that the free world stands with them as they protest the actions of President Viktor Yanukovych designed to destroy their constitutional rights and drive their country into the sphere of influence of Vladimir Putin’s resurgent Russia. “For more than two months, protestors have refused to compromise their principles and...