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01.16.2020
Sen. Cruz Applauds Senate Passage of USMCA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding his vote in support of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): "Texans know firsthand the importance of international trade, especially with Mexico and Canada. That's because no state in the union has more invested in trade with our neighbors than the Lone Star State. As a fierce competitor on the international stage, Texas is home to more than 2.2 million jobs dependent on trade. "I am... -
01.15.2020
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn on Nomination of Drew Tipton as U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today released the following statements after President Trump nominated Drew Tipton to fill a judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Corpus Christi: "I am grateful Drew Tipton has been nominated to the federal bench," Sen. Cruz said. "Drew's expertise and commitment to the rule of law will serve Texans well. I look forward to his speedy confirmation in the Senate." "Drew Tipton... -
01.15.2020
Senators Recognize Iranian Protests, Condemn Regime Retaliation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Martha McSally (R-Ariz.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) today introduced a resolution making clear the United States Senate stands with the Iranian people. This resolution comes just days after thousands of Iranian protestors took to the streets in opposition to oppressive Iranian government... -
01.15.2020
Following North Texas Tornados, Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Urge Trump Administration to Declare Federal Disaster
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following severe weather in North Texas this October, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) this week sent a letter to President Trump requesting that the Federal Emergency Management Agency expedite its review of the damage and that the Trump Administration support Governor Abbott's request for a federal disaster declaration. They wrote: "The Governor and local officials have informed us that the losses and property damage in these counties are of a... -
01.15.2020
Sen. Cruz: The Senate Will Give President Trump and the American People a Fair Trial
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today issued the following statement after the House took a vote to name their impeachment managers and send the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate: "Today, House Democrats are finally handing the reins of their partisan show trial over to the Senate. For months, the American people have been lectured on the critical urgency of impeaching President Trump. For more than three weeks, Nancy Pelosi dragged... -
01.15.2020
Sen. Cruz Applauds U.S.-China Trade Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement applauding the U.S.-China Trade Agreement: "I commend President Trump for leaning in hard to work toward fair and reciprocal trade with China. This is welcome news for farmers and ranchers in the Lone Star State and across the country who want access to Chinese markets. Further, this trade deal is an important step forward for our growing agriculture industry and thriving U.S. economy. I look forward to more... -
01.14.2020
Sens. Cruz, Cotton, and Braun Urge DOJ Investigation of NIAC
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) on Monday sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr urging the Department of Justice to investigate the National Iranian American Council (NIAC) and its sister organization, NIAC Action, for potential violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act. The National Iranian American Council is a nonprofit organization that purports to... -
01.14.2020
Sen. Cruz: In the Senate Trial, President Trump Will Be Acquitted
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate subcommittee on The Constitution, today appeared on Fox News' ‘America's Newsroom' with Bill Hemmer and the Hugh Hewitt show to discuss his expectations for the Senate's impeachment trial. Excerpts of the interviews are below. When asked about the Senate's impeachment trial, Sen. Cruz said: "I think at the end of this process, these Articles of Impeachment are going to be thrown out. And I think it's going to end, not... -
01.13.2020
Sen. Cruz Provides a Lookahead for Senate Impeachment Trial on Lone Star Politics
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, on Sunday appeared on NBC-Dallas-Fort Worth's ‘Lone Star Politics' with Julie Fine and Gromer Jeffers to discuss what Texans can expect as the Senate prepares to receive the House Democrats' Articles of Impeachment. On what the American people should expect the Senate impeachment trial for President Trump to look like: "The trial in the Senate is going to be fair. It's going to respect due... -
01.13.2020
Sen. Cruz: Decisive Action and Bravery Saved Many Lives at West Freeway Church of Christ
North Texas - On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) attended a worship service at the West Freeway Church of Christ. Still photos and video of Sen. Cruz's visit are below. "Two weeks ago, the men and women of West Freeway Church of Christ faced horrific evil and heart-wrenching loss," Sen. Cruz said. "I was honored and blessed to worship with them on Sunday. They've inspired Texans and Americans across the country with their strength, love, and forgiveness. I am grateful for Minister Britt... -
01.10.2020
Sen. Cruz: I Applaud the Trump Administration for Cutting Bureaucratic Red Tape and Reforming the National Environmental Policy Act
HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today issued a statement applauding President Trump for proposing new rules to modernize and streamline the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA was signed into law in 1970, and requires federal agencies to determine the environmental impact of major proposed federal actions. Over the years, this review process has increased in length from an average of two... -
01.10.2020
Sen. Cruz Applauds Administrations New Economic Sanctions on Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced new economic sanctions on Iran: “I commend the Trump administration for imposing new economic sanctions on the Iranian regime, which will further undermine the Ayatollahs’ ability to target us and our allies. I especially welcome Secretary Mnuchin’s emphasis... -
01.10.2020
Sen. Cruz Attends NASA Graduation for Artemis Era Astronauts
HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, today joined Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and NASA Administrator Bridenstine at Johnson Space Center for the graduation of eleven new NASA astronauts and two new Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts following their successful completion of more than two years of required basic training. Still photos of Sen. Cruz at the graduation ceremony may be viewed here. Commending the first class of... -
01.09.2020
Sen. Cruz Leads Resolution Praising Successful Mission to Eliminate Qasem Soleimani
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced a resolution honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the successful mission that killed Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF) and a designated terrorist. Sen. Cruz was joined by 43 original cosponsors: Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Martha McSally (R-Ariz.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Kevin Cramer... -
01.09.2020
Sen. Cruz: Catastrophic Obama-Iran Nuclear Deal Helped Fund Missiles That Attacked Our Service Members
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Wednesday appeared on Fox News' ‘Fox News @ Night with Shannon Bream' to discuss the elimination of Qasem Soleimani - the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF) and a designated Tier 1 terrorist responsible for the deaths of at least 603 American servicemen and women. Sen. Cruz is leading a resolution in the Senate to honor the members of the military and... -
01.08.2020
Dallas Morning News Editorial Board: Cruz Has Been Clear-Eyed About the Power American Law Has Given Big Tech Over the National Discourse and How Distorting That Impact Has Been
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As Congress considers another major trade agreement, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the Dallas Morning News' editorial board this week raised concerns regarding the inclusion of language similar to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act - which provides "near -blanket legal immunity" to technology companies - in the new trade deal. In their editorial, they applaud U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's (R-Texas) efforts to eliminate Big Tech's special privileges in... -
01.08.2020
Sen. Cruz on Fox News Hannity: Taking out Soleimani Has Made America Safer
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Tuesday appeared on Fox News' ‘Hannity' where he discussed Iran's missile attack at military bases in Iraq and the United States' successful mission to take out Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF) and a designated Tier I terrorist. Sen. Cruz is leading a resolution in the Senate to honor the members of the military and intelligence... -
01.07.2020
Sens. Cruz, Rubio, Risch, Cardin, Kaine Welcome Juan Guaidó as President of National Assembly
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following joint statement in support of Juan Guaidó’s reelection as president of the Venezuelan National Assembly and as interim president of Venezuela: “This week, the international community once again witnessed the criminality of dictator Nicolás Maduro’s... -
01.06.2020
Sens. Cruz, Graham, Rep. Cheney to President Trump: Iran Has Backed out of Nuclear Deal, Now Is the Time to End the Waivers and Invoke International Sanctions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), member of the House Armed Services Committee, today renewed their calls for President Trump to end all civil-nuclear waivers and invoke the United Nations snapback to restore international sanctions and restrictions on Iran in response to reports that Iran will cease abiding by restrictions outlined by the Joint Comprehensive Plan of... -
01.06.2020
Sens. Cruz, Hawley, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Allow Dismissal of Bogus Impeachment Against President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's unprecedented attempt to prevent an impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) today introduced a resolution to update Senate rules to allow a motion to dismiss articles of impeachment for lack of prosecution. Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), David Perdue...