Ted Cruz actually said...

"Thanks to--I'll say it again--the miracle of deregulation, America today enjoys a highly competitive, rapidly evolving, technologically sophisticated airline industry."

"There is clearly scope for beneficial regulation in circumstances where market forces can't be expected to resolve an issue."

"I have heard suggestions for the Government to micro-manage flight schedules, how much someone should pay to transport an extra bag, and everything else in between."

"I greatly appreciate that aviation has traditionally been a bipartisan effort."