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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.

Jan 17, 2024

the American people deserve to feel safe in their communities, but that simply will not happen until we get back to a simple law and order agenda.

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Jan 16, 2024

the border obviously is not secure as long as drugs like fentanyl, that took the lives of 71,000 Americans last year alone, continue to flow into the United States and into our communities, across our State and Nation.

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Jan 16, 2024

I believe rehabilitation should continue to be an aspiration of our criminal justice system, and certainly that was my reason for my support for the First Step Act.

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Dec 14, 2023

Mr. President, over the next 2 weeks, more than 7.5 million Americans will fly to see loved ones and to celebrate the holidays--a record number. This is no easy feat. A seamless travel experience depends on airlines, on air traffic…

Congressional Record · 2023-12-14
Dec 14, 2023

Mr. President, as in legislative session, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 6503, which was received from the House; further, that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and…

Congressional Record · 2023-12-14
Dec 14, 2023

Madam President, early in his remarks, the Senator from Colorado said the last time he and I were on this floor debating was when I had shut down the government and he was stepping forward to save those who had been shut down. Now, that…

Congressional Record · 2023-12-14
Dec 14, 2023

Madam President, reserving the right to object, I appreciate everything that my friend from Wyoming, my friend from Idaho, and my friend from West Virginia said, and I agree with what they said. I agree with the policy goals of this bill…

Congressional Record · 2023-12-14
Dec 14, 2023

Mr. President, at this point, I yield to the Senator from North Carolina. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Carolina.

Congressional Record · 2023-12-14
Dec 13, 2023

Well, listen. It is a good question. And it is true. I am quite open to using exposure to liability as a way to rein in the excesses of Big Tech. But I think we should do so in a focused and targeted way. AI is an incredibly important area…

Congressional Record · 2023-12-13
Dec 13, 2023

Mr. President, in reserving the right to object, I appreciate my friend from Missouri. I appreciate his passion, and I share his passion for reining in the abuses of Big Tech. Big Tech has a lot that they are responsible for. The Senator…

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Dec 13, 2023

I have no patience, none, for any attempts to justify or defend those events.

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