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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today penned an op-ed for National Review marking the 27th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. In it, Sen. Cruz commends the Senate for unanimously passing his bill renaming the street in front of the People's Republic of China's embassy after the jailed pro-democracy dissent and Nobel Peace laureate Dr. Liu Xiaobo and urges the the U.S. House of Representatives to do the same and President Obama to sign it into law. He also makes...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement in the wake of three separate accidents, two of which involved fatalities, suffered Thursday by the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Army: “Earlier this week we honored our nation’s fallen protectors; we remembered those that died to keep our nation free. Tragically, yesterday provided us yet another solemn reminder of the ever-present dangers facing our all-volunteer armed forces. In three separate...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued a statement rebuking the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) latest proposed rule structured to cut off resources to responsible consumers and small businesses. This rule would impose burdensome requirements on small-dollar lenders to determine who qualifies for a loan and when the loan can be repaid. In some cases, the rule would restrict borrowers who have paid their debts on-time, in-full from responsibly...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced the successful appointments of 20 high school students whom he nominated to the United States service academies earlier this year. “Among these talented students are leaders, scholars, athletes, and patriots who have proven an unwavering dedication to service in our armed forces,” Sen. Cruz said. “Each of them has displayed exceptional qualities that would make him or her an excellent fit at our...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement in honor and observance of Memorial Day: “Every May, we gather to pay tribute to our nation’s fallen heroes, the ardent patriots who gave their last full measure for our liberty,” Sen. Cruz said. “It is humbling when we pause and reflect on the self-sacrifice of every man and woman who has been laid to rest under the stars and stripes of our nation’s flag. We gather to...

May 27, 2016 Greetings, Every May, we gather to pay tribute to our nation’s fallen heroes, the ardent patriots who gave their last full measure for our liberty. It is humbling when we pause and reflect on the self-sacrifice of every man and woman who has been laid to rest under the stars and stripes of our nation’s flag. We gather to remember lost sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, and all of our departed loved ones. We also honor the unnamed headstones that scatter military...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), David Perdue (R-Ga.), and David Vitter (R-La.) today sent a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch, demanding that the Department of Justice (DOJ) end its use of law enforcement resources against political opponents of President Obama’s energy agenda.  “These actions provide disturbing confirmation that government officials at all levels are threatening to wield the sword of law...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement, praising Texas’ decision to challenge in court the Obama administration’s unlawful transgender bathroom agenda for public schools: “I applaud the State of Texas for taking a strong stand on this issue. Through executive fiat, President Obama has threatened to cut off millions of dollars in federal aid to states that don’t allow men and boys into girls’ private restrooms and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement, calling on Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald to resign following his recent deplorable remarks regarding wait times for our nation’s veterans: “Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald’s recent remarks show a fundamental lack of respect for the veterans he’s been tasked to serve,” Sen. Cruz said. “Our nation’s veterans fought, bled, and sacrificed...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Sunday, The Wall Street Journal’s L. Gordon Crovitz penned an op-ed, highlighting Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) efforts to protect Internet freedom and halt President Obama’s plan to hand the Internet over to foreign governments. In the op-ed, Crovitz details the risks involved with the proposed transition and calls on Congress to actively reject President Obama’s attempt to end U.S. oversight of the Internet. Read the op-ed in its entirety here....

May 20, 2016 Greetings, This week, our nation honored and celebrated law enforcement officers across the country in recognition of National Police Week. The brave men and women of law enforcement risk their lives each and every day to protect our communities and keep our families safe. At a time when we are seeing a manifestation of rhetoric and vilification of law enforcement from the Obama administration, I am proud to stand with these American heroes. Keep Texas Strong, Ted Cruz Sen. Cruz...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) on Thursday sent a letter to the Department of Commerce and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The letter outlines concerns with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers’ (ICANN) proposal to end United States government oversight of key operating functions of the Internet.  “Including a provision that increases the power and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today applauded passage of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (S. 2040), which would allow American victims to obtain compensation in federal courts from foreign governments responsible for acts of terrorism committed in the United States. Specifically, the bill would benefit victims of 9/11 and their families who have been unable to seek legal recourse against potentially complicit foreign governments due to a legal doctrine known...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined 53 senators in cosponsoring a bipartisan resolution observing National Police Week. Since 1962, the United States has observed the week of May 15 as National Police Week. Every year in communities across the country, we gather to honor the law enforcement officers dedicated to protecting our communities, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives selflessly serving their fellow Americans. This week,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement, recognizing Garland police Officer Gregory Stevens for receiving the esteemed Medal of Valor: “Last year in Garland, Texas, Officer Gregory Stevens came face-to-face with two radical Islamic terrorists attempting to wage jihad on innocent Americans. Officer Stevens heroically thwarted the attack, preventing what could have been a terrible loss of life,” Sen. Cruz said. “Today, in honor...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement Friday in response to the Obama administration’s threat to withhold federal funds from any public school district that does not abide by its transgender bathroom policy: “America has woken up to yet another example of President Barack Obama doing through executive fiat what he cannot get done through our democratic process. Today, he decreed that schools across the country must allow men and boys...

May 13, 2016 Greetings, Congress’ first priority is to provide for the national defense and ensure our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines have everything they need to defend our freedom. As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), I was proud this week to include amendments in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that directly benefit military installations in Texas and keep American families safe. I will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the readiness of...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today penned an op-ed for The New York Times, calling for strengthening our defenses and those of our allies, specifically support for Israel's missile defense programs, in the face of Iran's ongoing hostility and belligerence. Read Sen. Cruz’s op-ed in its entirety here. Excerpts are available below: On Monday, the Iranian military’s deputy chief of staff announced that the Islamic Republic had successfully tested yet another...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued a statement following the passage of the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC). The bill, which includes 12 of Sen. Cruz’s amendments, will protect the value of Texas military installations, strengthen ties with American allies, and improve the effectiveness of our national defense organizations.  Sen. Cruz’s amendments address a number of issues critical...