Ted Cruz actually said...

"I had the opportunity to represent John Thompson, who is another individual who was wrongfully convicted of murder."

"We have to shine the light in the darkest of places and the most restrictive areas of Government control."

"This issue is an issue that raises complicated issues because you have got conflicting interests."

"there will always be a need for a prison within a prison. Some offenders will need to be isolated to provide a secure environment for both staff and offenders."