“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 10, 2021
suspending the filibuster in this manner creates a disturbing precedent, as it opens the door for Democrats to try to do that in the future on progressive priorities.
Said by
Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Ted Cruz comments on the implications of suspending the filibuster to lift the debt ceiling.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Ted Cruz

Jun 25, 2026

International financial institutions are financed by American taxpayer dollars and sustained through our diplomacy. They should not be boosting foreign shrimp operations that undercut Texan shrimpers. This bipartisan effort will protect…

cruz.senate.gov
Jun 19, 2026

Hurricane Hunter aircraft are one of NOAA’s most important tools for protecting Americans along the coast during hurricane season, particularly in my home state of Texas.

padilla.senate.gov
Jun 19, 2026

History demonstrates that giving billions of dollars to theocratic lunatics who want to murder us is an exceptionally bad idea.

cbsnews.com
Jun 22, 2026

No more punting. We are in fourth-down territory. Time to go for it.

cruz.senate.gov
View all Ted Cruz quotes

Other voices in this conversation