Ted Cruz said "I am the son of a legal immigrant who, 58 years ago, came here, applied to come here legally and ultimately received U.S. citizenship." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 2, 2015

I am the son of a legal immigrant who, 58 years ago, came here, applied to come here legally and ultimately received U.S. citizenship.

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Ted Cruz

Republican · Texas

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Editor's note · Context

Cruz shares his personal background to emphasize the value of legal immigration.

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