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06.25.2014
SCOTUS Unanimously Strikes Down Obama's Executive Overreach for the 11th Time
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today released the following statement lauding the Supreme Court for protecting privacy rights in the decision Riley v. California. “I applaud the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to protect the rights of all Americans to be free from warrantless searches of their cell phones,” said Sen. Cruz. “This is the eleventh time since January 2012 that the Supreme Court has unanimously rejected the Obama Administration’s... -
06.25.2014
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz on Fox and Friends
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, spoke this morning on Fox and Friends regarding the need for President Obama’s leadership to release Meriam Ibrahim and her family. "Yesterday as she and her family were at the airport preparing to come back to America, armed thugs came in arrested her again and she is right now in captivity," said Sen. Cruz. "We don't know if they're intending to carry out this torture. The most pressing thing we need is we need American leadership, in... -
06.24.2014
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: President Obama’s Leadership is Needed to Bring Meriam Ibrahim and Her Family Home
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today spoke with Tony Perkins’ ‘Washington Watch’ radio show regarding the re-apprehension of Meriam Ibrahim and her family by the government of Sudan. Highlights are included below: “What I have been begging is for President Obama to stand up and lead, for John Kerry to stand up and lead,” Sen. Cruz said. “Nobody has the bully pulpit like the President of the United States, and the President needs to say to the... -
06.24.2014
LISTEN: Sen. Ted Cruz with Tony Perkins
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06.23.2014
Crisis on the Border a Direct Consequence of President Obama’s Lawlessness
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today toured the facility in San Antonio currently housing increasing numbers of unaccompanied minors that have crossed the Southwest border. Following the tour, Sen. Cruz and Attorney General Abbott held a press conference. “We are witnessing a humanitarian crisis unfolding that is the direct consequence of President Obama’s lawlessness,” Sen. Cruz said. “We just toured this Air Force... -
06.23.2014
LISTEN: Sen. Ted Cruz with Trey Ware
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06.20.2014
Sen. Cruz Files S. 2510 to Prohibit Guantanamo Transfers Until Administration Justifies Release of ‘Taliban 5’
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, with original co-sponsors Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, and Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kansas, has filed legislation to temporarily halt further transfers or releases for detainees at Guantanamo Bay. Following the controversial prisoner swap the Obama Administration made earlier this month, resulting in the release of the Taliban 5 terrorists, further releases should be off the table until President Obama can explain how this swap was in the United... -
06.20.2014
The News with Sen. Cruz - June 20, 2014
As tensions in Iraq escalate, our priorities now should be to protect Americans, defend our national security interests, and discourage the Obama Administration from making any kind of deal with Iran. And, as always, let us remain grateful and supportive of the men and women who continue to keep us safe. Please keep reading for an update on the latest in the Senate. All the best, Ted Cruz Sen. Cruz Speaks on the Conflict in Iraq On Thursday, Sen. Cruz spoke on the Senate floor regarding the... -
06.19.2014
Sen. Cruz: We Must Halt the Humanitarian Crisis on the Southwest Border Now
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today sent the following letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson regarding the terrible situation Texas is facing because of the current administration’s failure to secure the border. In it, he urges Secretary Johnson to consider Attorney General Greg Abbott’s proposal that would enable the State of Texas to take decisive action to secure the southwest border and prohibit further endangering thousands of... -
06.19.2014
Sen. Cruz: Until the Leaders of Our Government Stop Making Bad Choices, We Will be Left with Bad Options
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today spoke on the Senate floor and delivered the following prepared remarks about the President’s proposed actions in Iraq. I rise today to discuss the deteriorating situation in Iraq. There has been considerable debate in recent days about what we want to achieve in that country, and the importance of achieving political reconciliation in Baghdad. I would like to propose three simple principles that should guide any action we take in... -
06.19.2014
Sen. Cruz Calls On President Obama To Bring Meriam Ibrahim And Her Children Home
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today spoke to the Faith and Freedom Coalition "Road to Majority" Conference. He discussed the importance of standing for religious freedom at home and abroad, specifically highlighting the stories of Meriam Ibrahim and Pastor Saeed Abedini, who are imprisoned in Sudan and Iran, respectively, for being Christians. Below is an excerpt of his remarks: “Meriam Ibrahim is someone every elected official, every American should be speaking out for.... -
06.18.2014
Sen. Cruz: We Need To Protect Our People And Defend Our National Security Interests
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today released the following statement regarding the current situation in Iraq: “First and foremost we have to do everything possible to make sure all Americans in Iraq are secure and not swept up in a Sunni-Shiite civil war. We have more than 2,000 people in the country, and given the volatility of the situation, we need a plan to get them out safely and expeditiously - now. Likewise, we need to be mindful that the up to 275 additional... -
06.18.2014
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Challenges Senate Democrats on Bill to Repeal First Amendment
WASHINGTON, DC -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today spoke during this afternoon’s Judiciary Subcommittee on The Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights hearing in opposition to the Democrats’ proposed constitutional amendment to repeal the First Amendment and restrict the individual right to free speech. Notably, Sen. Cruz said, “I have more faith in the Bill of Rights than I do any elected official.” Throughout the hearing, Sen. Cruz raised many concerns about giving... -
06.18.2014
Sens. Cornyn & Cruz Commemorate Juneteenth
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today issued the following statement in advance of Juneteenth, June 19, 2014. Sens. Cornyn and Cruz are original cosponsors of a Senate resolution introduced by Sen. Carl Levin, D-MI, recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, which was approved unanimously by the Senate last week. “Today marks 149 years since Union General Gordon Granger landed on Galveston Island to bring the good news of... -
06.17.2014
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz on CNN’s OutFront
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, tonight spoke to CNN’s OutFront regarding the failures of the Obama/Clinton foreign policy. Below is an excerpt of the interview. “The most consistent error of the Clinton/Obama foreign policy is the failure to understand the nature of our enemies,” Sen. Cruz said. “It is striking that neither President Obama nor Hillary Clinton in this discussion tonight are willing to utter the words ‘radical Islamic... -
06.17.2014
Sen. Cruz: Khatallah Capture is Tribute to the Valor of our Armed Forces
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today released the following statement regarding the capture of Ahmed Abu Khatallah: “The apprehension of Ahmed Abu Khatallah, who participated in the vicious terrorist attack against our people and facilities in Benghazi on September 11, 2012, is a tribute to the valor and skill of our armed forces and the FBI who participated in this mission,” Sen. Cruz said. “I hope his capture will bring some peace to the families of the four... -
06.16.2014
Sen. Cruz Statement On Recent Kidnapping of Israeli and American Teenagers in West Bank
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement on the recent kidnapping of three teenagers in the West Bank: "My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the three Jewish teenagers, two Israelis and one American, who have been kidnapped by radical Islamic terrorists. This atrocity against both our nations reminds us that we face a mutual enemy who attacks us because of our shared commitment to the basic principles of freedom. "This act of terrorism should... -
06.16.2014
#FullRepeal Daily Digest
The Wall Street Journal: What’s ‘Success’ in Lowering Health-Care Premiums During the 2008 presidential campaign, Barack Obama repeatedly promised that his health care plan would “cut costs” and “lower premiums” by $2,500 per year for the average family. Now that Obamacare is coming into effect, supporters have shifted their talking points: the law will lower premium increases relative to what they have been without the law—a tougher metric... -
06.13.2014
Sen. Cruz: President Obama Should Act Now to Defend Religious Liberty and Save Meriam Ibrahim
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, announced his co-sponsorship of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, and Sen. Kelly Ayotte’s, R-New Hampshire, legislation that will grant Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and her two young children permanent legal status in the United States. Ibrahim is currently imprisoned by the Sudanese government for refusing to renounce her Christian faith. She is married to Daniel Wani, a U.S. citizen and resident of New Hampshire. Their two children, Martin... -
06.13.2014
The News with Sen. Cruz - June 13, 2014
Recent reports of thousands of veterans in Texas and across the United States suffering from long wait times, insufficient treatment, and even death in some tragic cases are simply unacceptable. It is vital that we act immediately to ensure that everyone who has served our nation receives the quality and timely care they have been promised. Please keep reading for an update on the latest in the Senate. All the best, Ted Cruz Explosion of Unaccompanied Minors at the Border is a Direct Consequence...