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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.
Mr. President, I rise today to give tribute to a great American, a great Texan, and a 32-year veteran of this institution who has dedicated her career to serving the needs of her fellow citizens. Her name is Joyce Sibley. She has led my…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee- reported substitute amendment be withdrawn, the Cruz substitute amendment at the desk be considered and agreed to, the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed…
I thank my friend, the senior Senator from Florida, for his leadership and congratulate him on our success in bringing this body together and getting this bill passed. I hope the House will join us and pass it into law later today. Mr…
Mr. President, for over half a century, the United States has been the global leader in space. In that time, we have not only watched as NASA has sent humans farther than they had ever gone before, but we have also witnessed a new and…
Mr. President, I want to thank the bill's sponsors for working with me on this amendment. I think this bill that the Senate is getting ready to pass is a major bill that moves in the direction of justice. It lowers mandatory minimums for…
Madam President, I rise today to recognize my distinguished colleague and friend, Senator Bill Nelson. He has represented the people of Florida in the U.S. Senate for 18 years now. Today it may seem that there is very little that unites…
Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of President George Herbert Walker Bush. This week, American hearts are heavy as we bid farewell to our 41st President. Since we heard the news of his passing just a few days ago…
Mr. President, I rise today to discuss the impending confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. It now appears that tomorrow, Judge Brett Kavanaugh will become Justice Brett Kavanaugh, an Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court…
Madam President, I rise today to recognize the first anniversary of Hurricane Harvey's destruction along the Texas gulf coast. This Saturday, August 25, marks 1 year since the most destructive storm in Texas history made landfall…
Madam President, one of the most significant victories for the American people that was in the tax cut legislation we passed last year was that this body and the Congress came together and repealed the ObamaCare individual mandate. The…
Madam President, I rise today to give tribute to the spirit of the Cuban people--the people of my forefathers, who still live under a corrupt and violent Communist regime--and to honor the memory of Oswaldo Paya. Oswaldo was a champion for…
Mr. President, I rise in support of the brave men and women of our Immigration Customs Enforcement agency. These are law enforcement officers who risk their lives every day to keep this country safe. Rising in support of law enforcement…
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