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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sent a letter to Heather Wilson, Secretary of the Air Force, urging her to come to the defense of Col. Leland Bohannon, who was heavily sanctioned for exercising his religious beliefs. The letter is also signed by Sens. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), James Inhofe (R-Okla.), John Kennedy (R-La.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Roger F. Wicker (R-Miss.). “Our country was founded by people who risked...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett and former Texas Solicitor General Jim Ho to fill the vacancies in the state of Texas on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. At the confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, of which Sen. Cruz is a member, the Senator praised their experience and commitment to the rule of law. “Today is a special day because we have two nominees for the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement in support of President Donald Trump’s selection of Alex Azar as his nominee for U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services:  “I was delighted to learn of President Trump’s nomination of Alex Azar as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services. Alex has been a friend for over two decades; he is a brilliant conservative and a devoted public servant. Most importantly, Alex...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) delivered remarks aboard the USS Lexington at the ‘Salute to Veterans’ ceremony in Corpus Christi. There, he thanked veterans and their families for their selfless sacrifice. Several media outlets covered Sen. Cruz’s visit in Corpus Christi. Selected news coverage is below: KRIS: Sen. Ted Cruz speaks at USS Lexington Veterans Day Ceremony“U.S. Senator Ted Cruz made a visit to the Coastal Bend Saturday to...

November 11, 2017 Greetings, This week, Texas faced an unspeakable evil. On Monday, I visited Sutherland Springs and spoke with the injured, and family, friends, and neighbors who lost loved ones and friends, as well as community members and first responders. On Wednesday, I joined Vice President Pence at a prayer vigil for the victims. In the wake of this horrific tragedy, we are seeing a community come together. We are praying for the loved ones of the victims in this small Texas...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) sent a letter to United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin today making the case for the critical need for improvement in Texas VA medical centers. The letter followed the recent study done by The Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Analytics for Learning and Improvement (SAIL), which found that three of Texas VA medical centers had the lowest possible rating. The three medical centers with one...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement on the successful settlement in the lawsuit filed against the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM). “For years, we have fought to reinstate the rights of private landowners along the Red River, and I am glad that their rights have finally been recognized following this prolonged legal battle,” Sen. Cruz said. “Since the founding of our nation, the right to property has empowered...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks at the Victims of Communism Centennial Commemoration. There, Sen. Cruz reflected on the horrific legacies of Communist dictators, including the exploitation of basic human rights and generations lost to oppression, while providing a message of hope for democracy and freedom overcoming the threat of Communism.  “There is grave danger for each of us if we cease to remember the scars of Communism,” Sen....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in observance of Veterans Day: “The selfless service of America’s Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and their families has secured the blessings of liberty for generations and made our nation a beacon of hope around the world. This Veterans Day, Heidi and I are proud to recognize the incredible bravery and sacrifice of all those who have served, and continue to serve in our...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding a letter the Cambodian Embassy sent him on Tuesday, which was sent in response to his letter of October 23 expressing concerns about the unjustified imprisonment of Kem Sokha, president of the Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP): “On October 23rd, I wrote to Cambodian Ambassador Chum Bun Rong demanding the release of Kem Sokha, President of the Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP). As...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined his colleagues in the Senate, members of the administration, and leading tax reform advocates at an event to highlight the need for tax reform and the impact it will have on American families, small businesses and the economy. At the event, Sen. Cruz also urged Congress to repeal Obamacare’s individual mandate as part of its tax reform legislation, which would keep more money in the pocketbooks of millions of hardworking...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on ‘Fox News @ Night' with Shannon Bream, where he discussed his visit with law enforcement, first responders, victims, and family members who lost loved ones in the shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. "I spent a lot of the day visiting with the families," Sen. Cruz said. "Visiting with victims who were shot by this madman. [...] I talked with a lot of law enforcement agents today, both Texas DPS...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in response to the resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri: “The resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri is the latest consequence of Iran's increasingly pervasive influence in Lebanon through its terrorist proxy Hezbollah,” Sen. Cruz said. “Given these developments, it is time for the United States to reassess the military assistance we provide to Lebanon, including to the...

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today visited community leaders, first responders, victims, and those who lost loved ones in Sutherland Springs, following yesterday’s senseless attack at First Baptist Church, the largest mass shooting in Texas history. Excerpts of Sen. Cruz’s message to the Sutherland Springs community are below and video of his comments may be viewed here.  “The grief that has struck this community staggers the mind. But at...

November 4, 2017 Greetings, What a great week to be a Texan and a Houstonian. I want to congratulate the Houston Astros on their 2017 World Series Championship! In the wake of Hurricane Harvey and all of the devastation felt along the entire Texas Gulf Coast, the Astros brought home an amazing and historic victory for the city of Houston, the Texas Gulf Coast, and the entirety of the Lone Star State. The Astros’ World Series championship personifies the 'can do’ Texas spirit and...

HOUSTON, Texas. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today participated in the Astros World Series 2017 Championship parade in downtown Houston. After their big win on Wednesday, Sen. Cruz issued the following statement congratulating the Astros: “It is so fitting that in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and all of the devastation felt along the entire Texas Gulf Coast, that our Houston Astros brought home an amazing and historic victory for the city of Houston, the gulf coast region and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement regarding the tax reform announcement made by House leadership earlier today: “I am very encouraged to see the House moving forward on our commitment to fundamental tax reform for the American people. While the next couple of months will involve extensive negotiations, I am confident we will get the job done. I will continue to press for the key principles of economic growth, simplicity, and fairness, as...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the Houston Astros’ first World Series title, and the first World Series title in Texas’ history: “It is so fitting that in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and all of the devastation felt along the entire Texas Gulf Coast, that our Houston Astros brought home an amazing and historic victory for the city of Houston, the gulf coast region and entirety of our great state,” Sen....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in the wake of Tuesday’s radical Islamic terrorist attack in New York City: “Yesterday’s attack in New York by an Uzbek national who senselessly murdered eight innocent people and injured 11 more is a stark reminder that even though there has been progress in dismantling ISIS’s strongholds, the threat of radical Islamic terrorism to our way of life is as real as ever. The tactics used by...