Ted Cruz actually said...

"We, as he mentioned, both cosponsored the Smarter Sentencing Act which would reduce mandatory minimums for nonviolent drug offenders."

"There is no more important role for the United States Senate than to carefully guard and protect the civil rights of every American."

"the most compelling civil rights issue of the 21st century is the need to expand school choice and educational options"

"We are hopeful that as the new Chair, you will build on the Subcommittee's legacy and continue to work in a bipartisan fashion."