Ted Cruz actually said...

"Mr. Secretary, my time is expiring, but with all respect, in my view that argument is a red herring."

"This is a humanitarian crisis that we have a legal system in place that is failing to secure the border and that is incentivizing people crossing illegally."

"There is no job more important in the administration than protecting our homeland, so I appreciate your service in this very important role."

"I do wish there were Democratic Senators willing to defend the First Amendment."