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In the national debate over gun control, emotion and rhetoric often overshadow the facts. Consider what President Barack Obama said in the wake of the tragic murders at Sandy Hook: "If there's even one thing we can do to reduce this violence, if there's even one life that can be saved, then we've got an obligation to try." Of course he's right; we should do everything we can to stop violent gun crime. But then why did Democrats in the Senate just vote down common-sense legislation that would...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has released a web video titled "No Net Tax" explaining the importance of opposing the Internet Sales Tax, misleadingly-titled the “Marketplace Fairness Act.” The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the measure today. The video may be viewed below: Sen. Cruz also penned an op-ed explaining his oppostion in detail that ran in RealClearPolitics on Sunday: http://www.cruz.senate.gov/record.cfm?id=341636 "The Internet has been a...

WASHNGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today addressed the Senate floor to discuss his opposition to the Internet Sales Tax, misleadingly titled the “Marketplace Fairness Act.” Following are video of the address and excerpts of his remarks: “During a time of economic challenge as we are in today, the very top priority of every elected official, whether Republican or Democrat, should be to restore economic growth, to get our economy moving, to get back to the...

Basic tenets of economics dictate that when you tax something, you get less of it. That’s why it’s incomprehensible that the U.S. Senate is moving to raise taxes on one of the brightest sectors of our struggling economy. The Internet is a thriving ecosystem of entrepreneurial freedom that should be protected and nourished. It has allowed new businesses to compete in the national marketplace in ways that would have been impossible 15 years ago, and it empowers consumer choice. But...

Basic tenets of economics dictate that when you tax something, you get less of it. That’s why it’s incomprehensible that the U.S. Senate is moving to raise taxes on one of the brightest sectors of our struggling economy. The Internet is a thriving ecosystem of entrepreneurial freedom that should be protected and nourished. It has allowed new businesses to compete in the national marketplace in ways that would have been impossible 15 years ago, and it empowers consumer choice. But...

HOUSTON, TX -- Today U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) delivered remarks at the 2013 NRA Convention held in Houston, Texas. Below are a video and excerpts: RUSH TRANSCRIPT “It seems to me that when the Constitution says the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed, that means the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. The Constitution matters. All of the Constitution. It’s not pick and choose. It’s not take what part you like and get rid of...

Greetings, Last week, I attended a memorial service for those lost in the tragic explosion in West, Texas. The outpouring of support for the community has been extremely encouraging, but they still need your help. Click here to see what you can do. As we enter this week's recess for state work, I look forward to the opportunity to meet with many of you to hear how we can better champion growth and opportunity, get our fiscal house in order, and address the many challenges facing our...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the latest in a series of “Freedom Minute” segments on remembering the tragedies in Boston and West, Texas. Click here to download the "Freedom Minute" audio “REMEMBERING BOSTON AND WEST" [60 SECONDS]:   Hi, I’m Ted Cruz and this is the Freedom Minute. This past week, all of us were horrified by the terror attack in Boston and the tragic explosion in West, Texas. Our hearts weep for those who were...

WACO, TX – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the following statement regarding the memorial ceremony of those lost in the West explosion: “Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn those whose lives were lost in last week’s terrible tragedy. And our prayers continue to be with their families and those injured and displaced. Thankfully, times like these bring out the best in Texans, who in the last week have shown overwhelming support and assistance for the small...

HOUSTON, TX — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) issued the following statement on today's Internet Sales Tax cloture vote: “Today, it was an honor to attend the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, as well as a memorial ceremony remembering those lost in the tragic explosion in West, Texas. “Unfortunately, the Senate Majority Leader scheduled the vote on the Internet sales tax bill while I was in Texas. Had I been present for the vote, I would have...

DALLAS, TX – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the following statement regarding today’s ceremony dedicating the George W. Bush Presidential Library at Southern Methodist University: “It was an honor to attend the opening of President Bush’s library today and pay tribute to our former president’s legacy. President Bush is a man of character and profound decency. And his resilience and strength of character, especially in the challenging days after 9/11,...

Greetings, Last week was very difficult, as innocent lives were taken in Boston, Massachusetts by indiscriminate bombings and an explosion in West, Texas devastated a community. Please continue to keep victims, their families and friends, first responders, and volunteers in your thoughts and prayers. As tragic as last week was, the resilience of the American spirit shone through the darkness. In Boston, one of the bombing suspects was killed and the other captured by police, and in West, fellow...

WASHINGTON, DC – Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) today questioned Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano about border security measures contained in the Gang of Eight's immigration bill during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Specifically, Sen. Cruz asked, “If there are no objective metrics, if it is simply the subjective assessment of a host of factors, how can we have any confidence that the border will be secured and that any trigger will be...

WASHINGTON DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today offered an opening statement in the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on immigration. Excerpts of his remarks and a link to video of his remarks are below. “I think there is enormous agreement in this country that our immigration system right now is broken… “I think all of us would like to see a bill that fixes the broken immigration system. In my view, the strategy that will be effective to pass a bill is to focus on...

WASHINGTON, DC – In a letter today to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), along with Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jon Tester (D-MT), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Mike Lee (R-UT) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), expressed serious concerns that the “Marketplace Fairness Act” (S. 743) is being rushed to the Senate floor for a vote this week – despite the fact that it has not gone through the regular committee process. Last week, Leader Reid...

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) issued the following statement after learning of the explosion in West, TX: We are deeply saddened to learn of the horrific explosion in West, Texas. We grieve for those who are injured and have lost loved ones, and are grateful to the firefighters and first responders who risked their own lives to keep others safe. Today we ask all Texans to keep West in their thoughts and prayers. We remain in communication with...

From Politico: Thanks to President Obama for joining a unanimous Congress and signing S 2195 into law. This bill gives the president the authority to deny visas to United Nations ambassadors who are known terrorists, such as Iran’s recent nominee Hamid Aboutalebi, who was a participant in the 1979 hostage crisis. The government of the United States has thereby sent an unequivocal, bipartisan message that we will not tolerate the ongoing campaign of insult and antagonism from the Islamic...

WASHINGTON, DC – Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) are introducing an alternative amendment to gun legislation pending on the Senate floor. Their “Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act” would preserve the Second Amendment while providing important fixes to existing law. The Grassley-Cruz proposal would reauthorize and improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), increase resources for prosecutions of gun crime,...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the second in a series of “Freedom Minute” segments discussing the fight to defend the Second Amendment.   Click here to download the "Freedom Minute" audio “DEFENDING THE SECOND AMENDMENT” RADIO SCRIPT [60 SECONDS]:   Hi, I’m Ted Cruz and this is a Freedom Minute. When it comes to violent gun crime, the government should use every tool to punish and deter violent criminals. Unfortunately,...