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05.15.2018
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Pen Letter to DOJ and State Department Officials to Bring Abducted Child Back to Texas
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), along with Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), penned a letter to the Justice Department and State Department urging them to take immediate action to secure Nico Brann’s return home to Texas to reunite with his father. Five years ago, Nico Brann was abducted from his home in Texas and taken by his mother to Brazil, violating Texas court... -
05.14.2018
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on the Appointment of Mark Geyer as the New Director of the Johnson Space Center
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in response to the appointment of Mark Geyer as the new Director of the Johnson Space Center. “The Johnson Space Center plays a crucial role in the Houston community, the state of Texas, and our national space program,” Sen. Cruz said. “With nearly three decades of experience, Mark has a proven track record of success which has put the United States and our national space program in a... -
05.14.2018
Sen. Cruz: ‘America Keeps Her Word and We Stand With the Nation of Israel’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Dean Heller (R-Nev.), attended the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem on Monday, a historic move for which Sen. Cruz has long advocated and which underscores the United States’ recognition that Jerusalem is Israel’s capital. In 2017, Sen. Cruz joined his Senate colleagues in reintroducing the Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act, which called for recognizing... -
05.14.2018
Sen. Cruz: ‘Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital and Relocating the U.S. Embassy Sends a Powerful Message That America Will Stand by Our Friends and Allies, and We Will Stand Up to Our Enemies’
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) penned an op-ed for The Jerusalem Post applauding the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Sen. Cruz has long advocated for the United States to move its embassy to Jerusalem and is attending its opening today in Israel to celebrate the success of those efforts. “It is a great honor to witness this historic occasion,” Sen. Cruz said. “Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and relocating the U.S. Embassy... -
05.13.2018
Cruz News: May 13, 2018
May 13, 2018 Greetings, Today, we celebrate the women who make us who we are. My Mom, Eleanor, is a woman of tremendous compassion and strength. She overcame enormous obstacles in her life with courage, and was the first in her family to go to college. Heidi is brilliant and beautiful. She’s the love of my life, and an incredible mother to our daughters Caroline and Catherine. To the moms of the world, happy Mother’s Day. We thank you for your steadfast love and... -
05.12.2018
Sen. Cruz to Attend Opening of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem
HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Dean Heller (R-Nev.), will be attending the Monday opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. Sen. Cruz has long called for the United States to move its embassy to Jerusalem, in recognition that Jerusalem is the capital of one of our closest and most cherished allies in the world. While in Israel, the senators will also meet with senior Israeli government officials to discuss... -
05.11.2018
Sens. Cruz, Perdue, and Colleagues Petition Majority Leader McConnell for Expedited Floor Proceedings Before the End of the Fiscal Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Sens. David Perdue (R-Ga.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Dean Heller (R-Nev.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), John Kennedy (R-La.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) in a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urging for an expedited floor... -
05.10.2018
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Commemorate San Antonio’s Tricentennial Celebration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced a Senate Resolution to commemorate San Antonio’s Tricentennial celebration. The full text of the resolution is as follows: Whereas in 1718, the Mission San Antonio de Valero, the Presidio San Antonio de Bejar, and the Villa de Bejar were founded in the area that would become the City of San Antonio (referred to in this preamble as “San Antonio”); Whereas in 1821, San Antonio became... -
05.10.2018
Sen. Cruz: I Applaud the President’s Leadership This Week for Supporting Thousands of Blue-Collar and Farming Jobs, and for Withdrawing From the Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared on Fox News’ ‘Fox and Friends,’ to discuss the ‘win-win’ solution he reached with President Trump regarding the skyrocketing price of RINs which will save thousands of blue-collar refinery jobs. He also applauded President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran Deal, the release of the three American detainees in North Korea, and the rescissions package President Trump... -
05.10.2018
Sen. Cruz: ‘Now Is the Time to Begin Undoing the Damage From the Iran Deal With Powerful Sanctions Targeting the Regime’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in response to Iran's latest attack on Israel: “Last night Iran committed another act of war against our ally Israel, the second time the Iranians have done so in recent months. I stand with our democratic allies, who are under attack by our mutual enemies. The steady Iranian escalation again underscores the catastrophic consequences of Obama’s nuclear deal, which gifted Iran’s... -
05.10.2018
Sen. Cruz Addresses Denton County Chambers of Commerce
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today addressed members of the Denton County Chambers of Commerce, where he discussed the victories achieved in the first year and a half of the new Administration and Congress, and his priorities for Texas in 2018. Watch Sen. Cruz’s full remarks here. Sen. Cruz discussed the historic tax cuts and major regulatory reform achieved since the start of 2017, and the beneficial effect it’s having on Texans across the Lone Star... -
05.10.2018
Sen. Cruz: ‘To the People of Nicaragua: There Will Be an Expiration Date for the Ortega Regime’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Wednesday delivered remarks at The Heritage Foundation regarding the massive anti-government protests occurring in Nicaragua. There, he discussed the Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA), his legislative effort to hold President Daniel Ortega and his regime accountable for its corrupt practices and abuse of human rights by conditioning U.S. approval of international loans to the Government of Nicaragua. He also highlighted his... -
05.10.2018
Sen. Cruz: ‘Al Pueblo De Nicaragua, Los Estados Unidos Está Con Ustedes en Su Lucha Por La Libertad Y El Estado De Derecho’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – El día de hoy, el Senador Ted Cruz (R-Texas) dio un discurso en La Fundación Heritage sobre el tema de las protestas contra la corrupción de Daniel Ortega y el gobierno nicaragüense. Este fue el discurso completo del Sen. Cruz: "Buenas tardes. Bienvenidos. Gracias a la Fundación de Heritage por su tremendo liderazgo por hablar en apoyo de la libertad, por hablar en apoyo de la democracia. Heritage hace la diferencia aquí en... -
05.10.2018
Sen. Cruz Addresses Zionist Organization of America
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Wednesday addressed members of the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) in the aftermath of the President’s announcement on the Iran deal. There, he applauded the President’s decision to withdraw from the Iran Deal and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s presentation on Iran’s nuclear developments. He also praised the decision to move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem and thanked ZOA members for their steadfast... -
05.10.2018
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Rep. Thornberry Urge USDA Secretary to Authorize Emergency Crop Use for Drought and Wildfires
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) today penned a letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue, urging him to authorize emergency use of CRP lands to aid producers impacted by severe drought and wildfires. Read the full letter here and below: May 8, 2018 The Honorable Sonny PerdueUS Department of Agriculture1400 Independence Ave., S.W.Washington, D.C. 20520-0001 Dear Secretary Perdue: We are writing to respectfully... -
05.09.2018
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement Applauding Release of Americans Imprisoned In North Korea
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the release of three Americans imprisoned in North Korea: “Today is a good day for America. I commend President Trump and Secretary Pompeo for negotiating the return of Kim Dong Chul, Tony Kim, and Kim Hak Song from North Korea. These Americans persevered through torture and malnourishment amid totalitarian darkness, and I join their families and all our fellow citizens in celebrating their... -
05.08.2018
Sen. Cruz: The First Person Who Lands on Mars Will Be An American Explorer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Space, Science and Competiveness, today delivered remarks to the 2018 Human to Mars Summit at George Washington University. There he discussed his efforts to advance America’s leadership in space and land an American on the surface of Mars in the 2030s. Watch Sen. Cruz’s full remarks here. “Space matters. Every one of us—from every little boy, from every little... -
05.08.2018
Sen. Cruz Meets With College Station, Waco, and Lubbock Local Leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks and participated in a Q&A with members of the Bryan-College Station and Waco Chambers of Commerce where he applauded President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran deal, and discussed the victories achieved in the first year and a half of the new Administration and Congress. Watch his full remarks here. “From historic tax cuts and regulatory reform, to repealing... -
05.08.2018
Sen. Cruz: Trump’s RINs Solution is a ‘Win-Win’ for Corn Farmers and Refinery Workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement applauding President Trump’s decision today addressing the skyrocketing price of RINs, a decision that is a ‘win-win’ solution for both corn farmers and refinery workers. “Today was the conclusion of six months of productive meetings with the President, the administration, and many of my colleagues in the Senate,” Sen. Cruz said. “I applaud President Trump for his final... -
05.08.2018
Sen. Cruz Applauds President Trump’s Decision to Exit the Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued a statement following President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran deal: "Today, President Trump boldly told the world that the United States will not be bound by an agreement that advances the interests of an enemy committed to the destruction of our nation and our allies. I commend President Trump for exiting the Obama Iranian nuclear deal and for his commitment to confronting Iran's ‘Death to America'...