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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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Jul 14, 2014

It is a view shared by a tiny percentage of Americans, although a very high percentage of activists in the Democratic Party, who fund and provide manpower politically.

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Jul 14, 2014

The overwhelming majority of Texans do not want to see late-term abortions performed except in circumstances when necessary to save the life of the mother.

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Jul 14, 2014

the idea that America would rush out to embrace China and North Korea for the standard on human rights is chilling.

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Jul 14, 2014

Thirty-eight States have that law, and yet this extreme bill in Congress would imperil every one of those laws.

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Jul 14, 2014

The legislation this Committee is considering is extreme legislation. It is legislation designed to eliminate reasonable restrictions on abortion that States across this country have put in place.

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Jul 14, 2014

Today the United States is one of seven countries in the world that permits abortion after 20 weeks.

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Jul 9, 2014

I would note that the confirmation and message of amnesty received by the parents entrusting their children to these drug dealers is the Border Patrol report, which said that 95 percent of those coming believe they would get a permiso…

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Jul 9, 2014

The senior Senator from Texas is exactly right that the President has effectively admitted he has no intention of stopping this problem. The supplemental request he has submitted, $3.7 billion, the majority of that goes to HHS's social…

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Jul 9, 2014

I thank my friend the senior Senator from Texas. I am honored to stand here with the senior Senator from Texas and the Senators from Arizona as we speak out together against the humanitarian crisis that is unfolding on our border…

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Jun 26, 2014

I thank my friend from Oregon for his impassioned comments. I would note for the Record a few things he did not say. My friend from Oregon chose not to say a word about the fact that Lois Lerner, a senior IRS official, has twice pleaded…

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Jun 26, 2014

I rise today to discuss the facts regarding the ongoing IRS scandal that the Obama administration refuses to investigate, refuses to prosecute, refuses to address with honesty and integrity. I want to talk about the facts we know and the…

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Jun 26, 2014

I rise today to talk about three young boys--three young boys who are now in the hands of terrorists. This should be on the front page of every paper in the United States because this is an issue that is as vital to us as it is to the…

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