Ted Cruz actually said...

"I believe that further military integration with Taiwan is imperative in reassuring our friends and allies and deterring the PLA from using force against Taiwan."

"We are firmly opposed to any country's military contact with Taiwan. Our position is consistent and clear."

"The United States needs to 'think anew about deterrence' in our relationship with China."

"Yes, but at the same time, I think playing it safe is a bad strategy because what voters like about Donald Trump is that he is fighting, no matter what the issue is he's fighting on something."