Ted Cruz actually said...

"I think that the public should be particularly skeptical when you have elected politicians of either party enacting rules limiting the ability of public citizens to criticize the behavior of their ele..."

"preventing corruption and preventing bribery is an important governmental interest and deserves serious focus."

"I think every one of them has a constitutional right to speak out in a democracy."

"Now, Commissioner Smith, would you agree that that is their First Amendment right to do so that should be entirely protected under the Bill of Rights?"