Ted Cruz
April 30th, 2015
Today, there is no greater threat to U.S. national security than the prospect of a nuclear Iran. Led by theocratic zealots who have pledged to "annihilate Israel" and who regularly lead chants of "Death to America," an Iran...
April 8th, 2015
President Obama's agreement with Iran, the details of which he has largely kept secret, is as he said ‘historic' because of the catastrophic risk it poses to the security of the United States and our allies.
March 6th, 2015
This week, I introduced the Health Care Choice Act, which would remove Obamacare's costly insurance mandates and allow residents in one state the option to purchase a health insurance plan of their choice in any other state...
February 19th, 2015
I spoke with Fox News' Megyn Kelly last night regarding the threat of radical Islamic terrorism.A transcript of my remarks is below.
February 13th, 2015
It’s not easy to bring together this broad bipartisan coalition, but it’s an issue that matters. It’s an issue of justice.
January 24th, 2015
On Thursday, I introduced two bills to protect our national security and support our men and women in uniform.
January 9th, 2015
In response to the Palestinian Authority’s attempts to dictate terms to Israel at the recent United Nations Security Council, I released the following statement in defense of Israel:It is a sad day for the United States and...
December 26th, 2014
Last week, I spoke with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer regarding the release of Alan Gross and the President’s announcement to change U.S. policy with Cuba, specifically plans to lift the United States’ economic embargo on the communist...
December 22nd, 2014
Sen. Cruz’s Measure Granting Purple Heart Eligibility to Fort Hood Victims Heads to President’s Desk
Recently, I announced that the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2015 includes legislation I sponsored to allow the victims of the 2009 terrorist attack at Fort Hood to receive the Purple Heart.The legislation,...
December 17th, 2014
Editor's Note: Senator Ted Cruz repsonds to President Obama’s announcement today to change U.S. policy with Cuba and lift economic embargoes.
April 10th, 2015
This attack was a clear act of radical Islamic terrorism, conducted on American soil – the original decision to designate it ‘workplace violence’ and deny these honors was a betrayal of the sacrifice of each of the victims...
March 13th, 2015
I held a hearing with NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden in the Space, Science, and Competitiveness Subcommittee to examine the President's Fiscal Year 2016 Budget request for NASA.
March 2nd, 2015
One hundred and seventy-nine years ago, fifty-nine delegates met in Independence Hall at Washington-on-the-Brazos to risk everything to make freedom a reality for generations of Texans to come.
February 14th, 2015
If the FCC turns the Internet into a regulated public utility, the innovation, the creativity that has characterized the Internet from its dawn, will inevitably be stifled. Now Title II by the way, gives all sorts of...
February 3rd, 2015
In November voters all across the country spoke loud and clear that Congress must do everything we can to repeal Obamacare. The results of this disastrous law speak for themselves: millions of Americans out of work or unable...
January 16th, 2015
On Tuesday, I introduced three pro-growth, pro-jobs amendments to S. 1, the Keystone XL Pipeline Act, of which I am a cosponsor. The amendments would expedite liquid natural gas (LNG) exports to World Trade Organization (WTO...
December 28th, 2014
Last week, I released a video that highlights prominent Cuba dissidents' warnings against U.S. deal-making with the Castro regime. I also penned an op-ed for TIME.com sharing these dissidents' stories and his alternative to...
December 25th, 2014
As Christmas approaches, we celebrate the most precious gift, that in the humblest of circumstances, Christ came to save the world. We pause to remember that night in Bethlehem, and to give thanks for the blessings the Lord...
December 19th, 2014
Last week, the House of Representatives introduced companion legislation to my bill to ensure that members of the Armed Forces combatting the spread of Ebola in West Africa are entitled to appropriate tax benefits.Rep. Beto...
December 10th, 2014
Editor's Note: A resolution co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia unanimously passed the Senate yesterday to condemn the use of civilians...