Ted Cruz actually said...

"I think we should continue to respect and protect the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens."

"I think that is due in part to vigorous enforcement, getting guns out of the hands of violent criminals."

"What you are focusing on doing, which is bringing the criminal laws to bear, stopping and punishing violent criminals, is critically important, and I commend you for that service."

"the core of which was to keep an operable firearm in the home for the purpose of self-defense."