Cruz: On this Hanukkah, I wish our Jewish friends a happy holiday

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement commemorating the start of Hanukkah:

"On this Hanukkah, I wish our Jewish friends a happy holiday.

"The miracle of the oil reminds us of God's provision in times of trouble. The little vessel that kept burning for eight days embodies the hope of a courageous people. Their piety and perseverance through adversity is an inspiration to many. Their steadfastness speaks to their faith in a greater future.

"Last week, I had the honor of attending an event celebrating Emma Lazarus, the poet who wrote the words that welcome all to this land of liberty: 'Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!'

"We are grateful for the rich history the Jewish culture brings to America and to the world, and I hope you have a blessed Hanukkah season."

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