Sen. Cruz Applauds Garland Police Department’s Medal of Valor Recipient

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement, recognizing Garland police Officer Gregory Stevens for receiving the esteemed Medal of Valor:

“Last year in Garland, Texas, Officer Gregory Stevens came face-to-face with two radical Islamic terrorists attempting to wage jihad on innocent Americans. Officer Stevens heroically thwarted the attack, preventing what could have been a terrible loss of life,” Sen. Cruz said. “Today, in honor and recognition of his extraordinary courage and decisiveness, Officer Stevens deservedly received the Medal of Valor. I salute Officer Stevens for his dutiful service, and I remain forever grateful for his commitment to keep Texas safe.”

Officer Gregory Stevens received the #MedalofValor for killing ISIS-inspired terrorists in Garland, Texas.https://t.co/qEMJhruuTS

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