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Ted Cruz

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Ted Cruz is a United States Senator from Texas, serving since January 3, 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Cruz gained national prominence during his 2016 campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. He is known for his conservative positions on issues such as healthcare, immigration, and tax reform. Cruz has been a vocal advocate for limited government and has often positioned himself as a defender of constitutional rights.

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Mar 27, 2016

When others go to the gutter, I have not responded in kind. Donald has shown a willingness from the very beginning of this campaign to traffic in insults and personal attacks, he's directed them at everybody else. He's directed them at me…

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Mar 24, 2016

Donald is fond of giving people nicknames. With this pattern, he should not be surprised to see people calling him 'Sleazy Donald.'

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Mar 24, 2016

This 'National Enquirer' story is garbage. It is complete and utter lies. It is a tabloid smear. And it is a smear that has come from Donald Trump and his henchman.

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Mar 24, 2016

I don't make a habit out of supporting people who attack my wife and attack my family.

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Mar 24, 2016

Donald does seem to have an issue with woman. Donald doesn't like strong women. Strong women scare Donald.

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Mar 24, 2016

Donald Trump may be a rat, but I have no desire to copulate with him. And this garbage does not belong in politics.

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Mar 23, 2016

Real men don't try to bully women. That's an action of strength, that's an action of weakness. It's an action of fear, it's an action of a small and petty man who is intimidated by strong women.

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Mar 23, 2016

Heidi has been in the news the past couple of days. And let me just say, although the views of some might differ, I think Heidi Cruz is the most beautiful, extraordinary, generous, loving, amazing, fantastic woman on the face of the planet.

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Mar 23, 2016

Let me be absolutely clear. Our spouses and our children are off bounds. It is not acceptable for a big, loud New York bully to attack my wife.

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Mar 23, 2016

I have to say, seeing him go deeper and deeper into the gutter. It's not easy to tick me off. I don't get angry often. But you mess with my wife, you mess with my kids, that'll do it every time. Donald, you're a sniveling coward. Leave…

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Mar 22, 2016

It's an example where Democrats are more concerned about political correctness than they are about keeping us safe.

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