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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.

Sep 24, 2013

It is my understanding my time expires at noon. Absent a consent to extend it, I will honor the Senate rules and allow my time to expire at noon, so there is nothing to yield. I will note Senator Sessions is standing.

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Sep 24, 2013

I thank my friend from Alabama. I would note that unfortunately I am not surprised that none of the consents were taken. I note the first two consents, one would think, would be quite amenable. Yet, look, throughout this debate, the…

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Sep 24, 2013

I am happy to yield for a question. I would note my friend from Alabama seems bound and determined to stop the tweets. God bless him.

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Sep 24, 2013

Well then, it appears I have the floor for another 90 seconds or so, and so I simply will note for the American people who have been so engaged that this debate is in their hands. Ultimately, all 100 Senators--all 46 Republicans, all 54…

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Sep 24, 2013

I thank my friend Senator Lee from Utah, and I think that is exactly right. At the end of the day it is the United States of America--``we the people''--who are sovereign. Ultimately every Member of this body works for ``we the people.''…

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Sep 24, 2013

I am happy to yield for a question without yielding the floor, although I would note we have all of 6\1/2\ minutes until the time will expire.

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Sep 24, 2013

I thank the Senator from Idaho for his question and for his steadfast leadership and willingness to stand and fight for the American people to stop this train wreck that is ObamaCare. And the answer to my friend's question is: Of course…

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Sep 24, 2013

I thank the Senator from Oklahoma. I can tell him as I said at 2:30 in the afternoon yesterday that I intend to stand against ObamaCare as long as I am able to stand. At this point I feel confident that at 9 a.m., I will still be able to…

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