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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued a statement urging the administration to increase pressure on Iran, following Iran's attack on Saudi Arabia: "This weekend's devastating attacks on Saudi Arabia were designed to try to pressure President Trump into reducing his administration's pressure campaign against the Iranian regime. The Ayatollah's attacks, in turn, were enabled by the catastrophic Obama-Iran nuclear deal, which...

HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared on ABC’s “This Week” with George Stephanopoulos, where he called on Congress to pass his bipartisan Grassley-Cruz bill, which strengthens background checks by targeting felons, fugitives, and people with dangerous mental illnesses. Sen. Cruz also highlighted the incredible results Republicans have achieved for the American people, including the lowest poverty levels ever reported for both African-Americans and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement in response to the Trump administration decision to repeal the Obama administration's definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS), eliminating the inconsistent regulatory patchwork that overburdened farmers, ranchers, and landowners, and led to extensive litigation: "This announcement is yet another example of the administration's dedication to rolling back burdensome regulations for hardworking...

WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is calling on the Trump Administration to block the Chinese's government's appointment Andy Tsang-Wai-hung, a former head of police in Hong Kong, to lead a post that would oversee transnational organized crime, trafficking, terrorism, and corruption for the United Nations. As Fox News reported: "Texas Republican Sen. Cruz -- who has sponsored legislation to halt Chinese infiltration on U.S. campuses and research institutions -- told Fox News in a...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today commended the Senate's confirmation of Ada Brown to fill a judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Dallas. There are now two remaining federal vacancies in Texas, only one of which does not yet have a nominee. "I am grateful my colleagues have confirmed Justice Brown to the Northern District of Texas," Sen. Cruz said. "Texans will be well served by Brown's professionalism,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Tuesday met with Alyssa Milano, Fred Guttenberg, and Ben Jackson to discuss the Second Amendment and actions Congress can take to stop mass shootings and protect lives, including bipartisan legislation Sen. Cruz and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) reintroduced earlier this year. As Sen. Cruz said during the meeting: "If we can start from what I think should be a shared goal which is act to stop gun violence and stop mass murders like this in the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement on the passing of T. Boone Pickens: "T. Boone Pickens lived a life marked with kindness and generosity. Boone was a friend, and he was a legendary Texas entrepreneur. He was larger than life, had a passion for others, and embodied Texas values. An extraordinarily generous philanthropist and a passionate advocate for American energy independence, Boone will be remembered as a legend in the hearts of Texans and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement in observance of the 18th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks: "Eighteen years ago our country faced one of its darkest hours, as thousands of innocent lives were lost in an act of pure evil. In the wake of this terrorist attack, brave first responders ran towards the scene, many paying the ultimate price, and embodied the very best of our country. "Today, we stand together in remembrance of the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement on his meeting with Alyssa Milano and Fred Guttenberg on the Second Amendment: "I am always grateful for the opportunity to engage in positive, civil discussion on the substantive issues of the day - especially with those with whom I disagree. Today's meeting was productive and respectful, and I appreciate Alyssa and Fred's willingness to come here with an open mind. I believe more conversations like this will...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement on the resignation of former Ambassador of John Bolton: "John Bolton is a friend, and he has devoted his life to defending our national security, including providing wise counsel to multiple administrations. I sincerely hope his leaving the White House does not mean that the deep-state forces at State and Treasury-who have been fighting tooth and nail to preserve the Obama Iran nuclear deal-have finally...

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today wrapped up a statewide tour to visit with local workers, families, and job creators. In the past month, Sen. Cruz has traveled to El Paso, Goliad, Dallas, Corsicana, Waco, Temple, Brenham, Houston, Port Arthur, Beaumont, Texarkana, Wichita Falls, Midland-Odessa, and San Antonio. During his time across the Lone Star State, Sen. Cruz heard firsthand about the issues important to Texans, including jobs, trade, and economic...

HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement today in response to reports Iran will expand its violation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) by building prohibited centrifuges: "Iran has announced they will expand their open violations of the catastrophic Obama-Iran nuclear deal by accelerating centrifuge research, piling on other open violations including related to enrichment. Unfortunately, the international...

CORSICANA, Texas -This week, Oil City Iron Works, oldest continually operating iron foundry in Texas, released a video highlighting the importance of U.S. manufacturing and the need to advance the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act, a bill U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz introduced that would transform how workers and families access the education and skills they need to thrive in a 21st century economy. In the video, Sen. Cruz said: "One of the great victories we've seen in the last...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Tuesday delivered remarks and participated in a conversation focused on ‘Interventionism vs. Isolationism' with Hudson Senior Fellow Mike Doran at the Hudson Institute. There, Sen. Cruz discussed his approach to national security, the new generation of threats the United States faces, and how to get past the false choice between interventionism and isolationism. On the European lobbying...

HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in response to the shooting in Midland-Odessa: "Heidi and I are heartbroken by this heinous attack, and we are lifting up in prayer all the victims, their families, and the entire Midland-Odessa community. We are thankful for the law enforcement officers who heroically risked their lives and acted swiftly to stop the shooter and save others. Their courage helped prevent even more senseless deaths, and we honor...

TEXARKANA, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) this week during his statewide tour released a video marking the second anniversary of Hurricane Harvey's landfall and the incredible progress made on the road to recovery. On Wednesday, Sen. Cruz toured Anheuser-Busch's Houston Brewery to visit with employees and thank them for their efforts during Harvey. In the wake of Harvey's devastation, Anheuser-Busch temporarily paused beer production to distribute water to hurricane victims and first...

HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform, today penned an op-ed in Real Clear Markets, where they call on the administration to index capital gains to inflation. In the op-ed, Sen. Cruz and Norquist highlight the economic benefits of this tax policy for Americans of all walks of life, as well as the bipartisan support such a move has had in the past. "Over the longer term, a capital gains tax cut spurs the growth of new businesses,...

HOUSTON, Texas - Following the second anniversary of Hurricane Harvey's landfall, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) continued his statewide tour Wednesday with visits in Houston, Port Arthur, and Beaumont, where he commended the progress communities have made to rebuild and grow even stronger in the wake of this tragedy. As he wrote in the Houston Chronicle: "In the days, weeks and months following Hurricane Harvey - there were no party lines, no racial divisions, and no echo chambers of outrage....

WACO, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Tuesday continued his statewide tour to visit with local workers, families, and small business owners with stops in Waco, Temple, and Brenham, Texas. In Waco, he addressed members of the Texas Farm Bureau, Texas Association of Business, and U.S. and Waco Chambers of Commerce on USMCA and trade. Still photos of Sen. Cruz's remarks at the Texas Farm Bureau Conference Center may be viewed here. On the strength of the Texas economy following historic,...