Ted Cruz actually said...

"The plane poses significant espionage and surveillance problems."

"I vocally opposed this rule for months, and indeed, the ranking member and I together urge the Biden administration not to adopt it, and I’m very pleased that President Trump has now confirmed he plan..."

"Thank God there was a decisive response from air traffic controllers and pilots, or else these two close calls could have resulted in the loss of hundreds of lives."

"I have worked closely with both of them. I respect them both."