Political Quotes

On the recordMay 22, 2013
So if I understand correctly, we are agreed now this is not the regular order. The Senate is not following the regular order that would have been taking up the House budget resolution and voting on that. That is not what is being pursued here, which is why the majority is seeking unanimous consent to set aside the rules. But let me ask the question, if I might----
Said by
Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

Share

More from Ted Cruz

Jun 19, 2026

For years, athletes, fans, and universities have watched the foundation of college athletics crumble.

cruz.senate.gov
Jul 2, 2026

The future of college athletics is now in Congress’s hands. We can sit in the stands and watch the system continue to unravel, or we can step onto the field and lead.

cruz.senate.gov
Jul 25, 2026

Decades of cognitive and educational research have established that instruction according to the Science of Reading is effective in teaching children literacy. However, federal dollars have continued to flow to schools and programs that…

cruz.senate.gov
Jun 22, 2026

We have studied the challenges and seen the consequences of standing still. The future of college athletics is now in Congress’s hands. We can sit in the stands and watch the system continue to unravel, or we can step onto the field and…

cruz.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation