Quotes from Ted Cruz

Power in politics, sovereignty in America is with we the people, and that is the path to turning this country around: empowering the people.

The reason why I'm a conservative is because conservative policies work and they improve opportunities. They are the avenue for climbing the economic dream.

If you're looking for someone to go to Washington, to go along to get along, to get - to agree with the career politicians in both parties who get in bed with the lobbyists and special interests, then I ain't your guy.

In both law and politics, I think the essential battle is the meta-battle of framing the narrative.

We should work to de-link health insurance from employment so if you lose your job, your health insurance goes with you and it is personal, portable and affordable.

My abuela was an incredible cook.

I tend to listen to country music more than Cuban music.

What I have been talking about for many years is opportunity conservatism, that every policy should focus like a laser on easing the means of ascent up the economic ladder.

But we don't have a right to force anyone to abandon their faith. It is one of the foundational commitments of who we are as Americans to respect diversity.

Barack Obama has said he doesn't believe in American leadership or America winning - he is wrong. America can win again and we will win again.

The thing is, is that every terrorist attack we've had since 9/11 has been legal immigration.

Imagine a legal immigration system that welcomes and celebrates those who come to achieve the American dream.

We need to remain a nation that doesn't just welcome but that celebrates legal immigrants who come here seeking to pursue the American Dream.

Tonight, I want to say to every member of the democratic party, who believes in limited government, in personal opportunity and the united States constitution, and a safe and secure America, come home. To the Reagan Democrats, your party has left you. And the Republican party wants you, we welcome you back.

We can build the fence. We can triple the border patrol. We can end sanctuary cities by cutting off funding to them. We can end welfare for those here illegally.

You want to know what judicial activism is? Judicial activism is judges imposing their policy preferences on the words of the Constitution.

If I am elected president we will secure the border and we will end the illegal immigration.

I think it was absolutely a mistake for President Obama and Harry Reid to force a government shutdown.

Cloture is simply cutting off debate.

The United States has a responsibility to defend our values.

I will keep my word. My father fled Cuba, and I will fight to defend liberty because my family knows what it's like to lose it.

We need leaders who will stand unapologetically in defense of marriage.

There is no room for Christians in today's Democratic Party.

If you support amnesty, you should vote for the Democrats.