Cruz on Decision to Seek Death Penalty in Case Against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement in response to the decision to pursue the death penalty in the cause against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev:

"I am pleased that Attorney General Holder has decided to seek the death penalty in the case against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. It is crucial that the United States send a message across the world that terrorists who seek to attack our homeland and bring harm to our citizens will be brought to justice and receive the severest punishment under our laws. My continued prayers are with the victims impacted by the attack at the Boston Marathon last year."

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