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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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'...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today met with local elected officials from the City of McKinney to discuss the city’s infrastructure programs and initiatives to increase economic development and jobs for hard-working Texans. Sen. Cruz also held a meeting with representatives from the Port of Victoria to discuss addressing burdensome regulations and expanding economic growth opportunities for the Port. “As I continue to meet with constituents from across the...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, penned an op-ed for the El Paso Times highlighting his efforts on behalf of Texas service members, including his 13 amendments that were included in the FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “Our readiness challenges cannot be solved in one year, and will require sustained effort to reform,” Sen. Cruz wrote. “As we prepare for the FY 2019 National Defense...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, following the horrific shooting that took place on November 5, 2017. There, he spoke with congregation members, victims, and family members who lost loved ones in the shooting at First Baptist Church, offering a message of hope and comfort. “Six months ago, this community saw unspeakable evil, unimaginable ugliness. And yet beyond that evil,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) delivered remarks at the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) Annual Meeting, where he highlighted his efforts to defend the Second Amendment, including his letter to Citigroup and Bank of America, who have sought to restrict customers’ lawful gun purchases and gun sales, and his bill to improve school safety and prevent violent criminals from obtaining weapons. Several news outlets covered his remarks and legislative...

DALLAS, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks at the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) Annual Meeting, where he highlighted his efforts to defend the Second Amendment, including his letter to Citigroup and Bank of America, who have sought to restrict customers' lawful gun purchases and gun sales, and his bill to improve school safety and prevent violent criminals from obtaining weapons. Still photos of Sen. Cruz’s remarks may be viewed here. Watch Sen....

DALLAS, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today penned the following letter to the CEOs of Citigroup and Bank of America, in response to their recent efforts to limit business with those who exercise their lawful rights under the Second Amendment and to restrict their customers' lawful gun purchases and gun sales beyond what federal and state laws require. Sen. Cruz, in his role as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, also requested...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Dick Durbin (D- Ill.) today led a bipartisan group of seven senators in a letter to Wa Lone, and Kyaw Soe Oo, two Reuters journalists who have been imprisoned by the regime in Burma for documenting the ongoing genocide against the Rohingya people there.  “We write on World Press Freedom Day to express solidarity with you in the face of grave injustice as you remain wrongfully detained,” the senators wrote. “The...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today penned the following op-ed for the Dallas Morning News in advance of the National Rifle Association’s Annual Meeting. In the op-ed, Sen. Cruz highlights his commitment to defending the Second Amendment rights of all law-abiding Americans. Read the op-ed in its entirety here and below: Ted Cruz: Freedom only exists if citizens have the means to defend itDallas Morning NewsMay 3, 2018By: Senator Ted Cruz  Today, tens of thousands...