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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 6, 2023

I am deeply concerned that the Western Hemisphere is being overwhelmed by anti-Americanism and that countries across the region are aligning themselves with our adversaries and our enemies.

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Sep 6, 2023

Bolsonaro, a pro-American leader, was replaced--to the Biden administration's cheering--with an anti-American radical, Lula.

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Jul 29, 2023

Obviously, what – what happened was disturbing. Everyone that watched that was concerned. But – but listen, Mitch is, Mich is strong. He's stubborn as a mule.

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Jul 26, 2023

I call up my amendment No. 421, and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Texas [Mr. Cruz] proposes an amendment numbered 421 to…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-26
Jul 26, 2023

Madam President, last December, Marine Gen. David Berger stated the obvious, that the Department of Defense's COVID vaccine mandate hurt recruiting and hurt retention. For several weeks now, our Democratic colleagues have been saying that…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-26
Jul 20, 2023

Mr. President, I want to say a few words in support of this bipartisan bill. This is a Cruz-Manchin-Ernst-Fetterman bill, which demonstrates the breadth of agreement we can have in this body. This amendment would prevent the sale of our…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-20
Jul 20, 2023

Mr. President, I call up my amendment No. 926 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Texas [Mr. Cruz], for himself and…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-20
Jul 20, 2023

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent for up to 6 minutes of debate prior to the rollcall vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 926

Congressional Record · 2023-07-20
Jul 11, 2023

Mr. President, many Americans remember waking up on Saturday morning to watch their favorite cartoons, including shows like ``The Jetsons.'' As I look at the Senate pages who are here, I suspect none of them have any memory of ``The…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-11
Jul 11, 2023

Mr. President, I have listened to the objections of my friend from Kentucky, and I use that word as many do on this floor, although he is not listening to my response, but that is his choice. The first time I ever spoke on the floor was in…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-11
Jun 22, 2023

Mr. President, I rise today to honor an extraordinary Texan and an incredibly dear friend. Karon Kaye Tinsley Goolsby passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023. Kaye is someone who has been an incredible friend to me for two decades now. She…

Congressional Record · 2023-06-22

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