Author Topic: Ted Cruz Issues Statement (Read 6954 times)

Hoodat · « **on:** January 26, 2019, 06:08:59 am »

Ted Cruz

ISSUES STATEMENT ON AGREEMENT TO TEMPORARILY REOPEN GOVERNMENT WHILE NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE TO FUND BORDER SECURITY AND BUILD THE WALL

January 25, 2019 | 202-228-7561

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement on the passage of legislation to temporarily reopen the federal government while negotiations continue to fund border security and build the wall.

"I am glad the Schumer shutdown is over," Sen. Cruz said. "I am glad federal workers will finally be paid. For weeks, Democrats held their paychecks hostage. Yesterday, I fought hard to immediately pay every single essential federal employee - every essential employee at the Coast Guard, the TSA, air traffic controllers, Border Patrol agents, ICE agents, FBI agents, and those throughout law enforcement. Chuck Schumer and the Democrats cynically objected to that legislation and killed it on the Senate floor.

"The Democrats have claimed that, once the shutdown ends, they are willing to negotiate in good faith to secure the border. Given their behavior, there is considerable reason to be skeptical of their claim. But, now, we will see if they actually meant what they said. . .

https://www.cruz.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=4299

TomSea · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2019, 09:18:22 am »

@Sanguine

To paraphrase, this won't fly. Don't people know an existential crisis is occurring?

GrouchoTex · « **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2019, 12:48:09 pm »

I am a Cruz supporter, but this is spin.

"Given their behavior, there is considerable reason to be skeptical of their claim. But, now, we will see if they actually meant what they said. ."

He and every other conservative know the answer to this already.

We are at the end of the 4th quarter and our team is behind, hoping to send this thing into overtime.
Sure, it could happen, but usually doesn't.

Sanguine · « **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2019, 04:12:27 pm »

Quote from: TomSea on January 26, 2019, 09:18:22 am

@Sanguine

To paraphrase, this won't fly. Don't people know an existential crisis is occurring?

@TomSea, not sure what you mean. What won't fly - Trump caving on the wall? If that's what you mean, I agree with you.

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #4 on:** January 26, 2019, 08:27:52 pm »

Here's the Senator's statement in full:

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January 25, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement on the passage of legislation to temporarily reopen the federal government while negotiations continue to fund border security and build the wall.

"I am glad the Schumer shutdown is over," Sen. Cruz said. "I am glad federal workers will finally be paid. For weeks, Democrats held their paychecks hostage. Yesterday, I fought hard to immediately pay every single essential federal employee - every essential employee at the Coast Guard, the TSA, air traffic controllers, Border Patrol agents, ICE agents, FBI agents, and those throughout law enforcement. Chuck Schumer and the Democrats cynically objected to that legislation and killed it on the Senate floor.

"The Democrats have claimed that, once the shutdown ends, they are willing to negotiate in good faith to secure the border. Given their behavior, there is considerable reason to be skeptical of their claim. But, now, we will see if they actually meant what they said.

"The media will obsess over the short-term political fight. But what matters is enacting real solutions to the real problems of this country. We have a crisis at our border, one that Texas experiences first-hand. We need real border security, including physical barriers to stop drug traffickers and human traffickers. I will continue to lead the fight to secure the border and get the job done. We must keep our word to the American people.

"Perhaps the Democrats will end their partisan obstruction, set aside their hatred of the president, and agree to a reasonable compromise to actually secure the border. I hope so.

"If not - if Democrats continue to embrace open borders at the expense of the American people - then today's actions have made it all but inevitable that the president will declare a national emergency and deploy the funds and manpower necessary to build a steel barrier at high-traffic locations on the border."

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https://www.cruz.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=4299

libertybele · « **Reply #5 on:** January 27, 2019, 02:41:48 am »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on January 26, 2019, 08:27:52 pm

Here's the Senator's statement in full:

Thanks for the post ... one thing is for certain, Cruz has supported this President. I only question the interview of Trump at the border speaking with border patrol. When Trump mentioned declaring a national emergency, Cruz's body language signaled that he was not comfortable with the statement. We shall see.

IMHO Cruz is sticking his neck out on this one...especially if it turns out that Trump folds on declaring a national emergency. However, I don't see him running another term.

corbe · « **Reply #6 on:** January 27, 2019, 02:59:49 am »

Sen. Cruz has been a disappointment to me since he voted for Trump's last budget in late October (his first in 6 years). So much so that I didn't vote for him in November. Hope he gets his cajones back before it's too late.

libertybele · « **Reply #7 on:** January 27, 2019, 03:06:55 am »

Quote from: corbe on January 27, 2019, 02:59:49 am

Sen. Cruz has been a disappointment to me since he voted for Trump's last budget in late October (his first in 6 years). So much so that I didn't vote for him in November. Hope he gets his cajones back before it's too late.

I don't think he running another term and therefore, he doesn't care whose toes he steps on.

XenaLee · « **Reply #8 on:** January 27, 2019, 03:11:13 am »

Key phrase in his statement.....

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"We must keep our word to the American people."

No duh, Ted. And we, the people, will be expecting you (Trump/GOP) to keep your word.

corbe · « **Reply #9 on:** January 27, 2019, 03:11:40 am »

Him, Lee and a couple of others are the only thing we got left, unfortunately, @libertybele

libertybele · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2019, 03:15:07 am »

Quote from: corbe on January 27, 2019, 03:11:40 am

Him, Lee and a couple of others are the only thing we got left, unfortunately, @libertybele

Certainly not enough to keep the RINO's and liberals in check. Not so sure I'll even vote in 2020 unless by some miracle a viable 3rd party candidate emerges. I don't see that happening.

Bigun · « **Reply #11 on:** January 27, 2019, 03:18:17 am »

Quote from: XenaLee on January 27, 2019, 03:11:13 am

Key phrase in his statement.....

No duh, Ted. And we, the people, will be expecting you (Trump/GOP) to keep your word.

That would be something new for sure. Can anyone recall when that last happened?

XenaLee · « **Reply #12 on:** January 27, 2019, 03:20:37 am »

Quote from: Bigun on January 27, 2019, 03:18:17 am

That would be something new for sure. Can anyone recall when that last happened?

Something new, but not something effective... since they don't seem to really care any more whether or not they get re-elected. It's no longer a viable threat from the voters.....apparently.

corbe · « **Reply #13 on:** January 27, 2019, 03:20:42 am »

I really don't either @libertybele and I was advocating a 3rd party buildup in October 2015. Now it all seems as just an afterthought. Oh, they will gear up again, probably this summer, but, IMHO, it will be too little, too late.
We are stuck with this two headed monster for the foreseeable future, I am afraid.

DB · « **Reply #14 on:** January 27, 2019, 03:23:49 am »

And if they try to do anything particularly conservative they get threatened by their own party to step back in line or get primaried.

We're way past leftest critical mass in government.

XenaLee · « **Reply #15 on:** January 27, 2019, 03:27:37 am »

Quote from: corbe on January 27, 2019, 03:20:42 am

I really don't either @libertybele and I was advocating a 3rd party buildup in October 2015. Now it all seems as just an afterthought. Oh, they will gear up again, probably this summer, but, IMHO, it will be too little, too late.
We are stuck with this two headed monster for the foreseeable future, I am afraid.

That "two headed monster" is just an illusion. The reality is.... we here in America are being ruled by a Deep State, multi-headed Hydra. And it's killing us.... slowly but surely.... as intended.

corbe · « **Reply #16 on:** January 27, 2019, 03:29:34 am »

Quote from: XenaLee on January 27, 2019, 03:27:37 am

That "two headed monster" is just an illusion. The reality is.... we here in America are being ruled by a Deep State, multi-headed Hydra. And it's killing us.... slowly but surely.... as intended.

You'd get no argument from me on that @XenaLee

Bigun · « **Reply #17 on:** January 27, 2019, 03:32:09 am »

Quote from: XenaLee on January 27, 2019, 03:27:37 am

That "two headed monster" is just an illusion. The reality is.... we here in America are being ruled by a Deep State, multi-headed Hydra. And it's killing us.... slowly but surely.... as intended.

The only edit I would offer is to the word killing. I think it's already done.

DB · « **Reply #18 on:** January 27, 2019, 03:34:00 am »

Quote from: XenaLee on January 27, 2019, 03:27:37 am

That "two headed monster" is just an illusion. The reality is.... we here in America are being ruled by a Deep State, multi-headed Hydra. And it's killing us.... slowly but surely.... as intended.

Not being herded like sheep towards the lesser evil candidate during each election would help... The parties have done a great job of getting people to vote in fear of the other guy ignoring the glaring issues with their own candidate. Until they lose that fear control they own those voters. Only the voter can choose to step away from the fear trap to force any actual change.

XenaLee · « **Reply #19 on:** January 27, 2019, 03:34:46 am »

Quote from: Bigun on January 27, 2019, 03:32:09 am

The only edit I would offer is to the word killing. I think it's already done.

Not yet.... despite the best efforts of the radical left to do a "replay" of the 2008 collapse... so they can, once again, blame the Republican president and grasp power back. But they're definitely working on it behind the scenes. My spidey sense is going off the charts.... non-stop.... re: that.

libertybele · « **Reply #20 on:** January 27, 2019, 03:37:49 am »

Quote from: DB on January 27, 2019, 03:34:00 am

Not being herded like sheep towards the lesser evil candidate during each election would help... The parties have done a great job of getting people to vote in fear of the other guy ignoring the glaring issues with their own candidate. Until they lose that fear control they own those voters. Only the voter can choose to step away from the fear trap to force any actual change.

Actually the problem is not having enough candidates to vote for. We have plenty of RINO's and nobody seems to run against them. Too often we have been stuck with voting for a RINO or voting for a DEM, voting 3rd party or not voting at all.

Bigun · « **Reply #21 on:** January 27, 2019, 03:46:54 am »

Quote from: libertybele on January 27, 2019, 03:37:49 am

Actually the problem is not having enough candidates to vote for. We have plenty of RINO's and nobody seems to run against them. Too often we have been stuck with voting for a RINO or voting for a DEM, voting 3rd party or not voting at all.

Not true! They run but voters have been conditioned to vote for the guy with the most money, or who is the best looking, I have personal experience with this.

XenaLee · « **Reply #22 on:** January 27, 2019, 03:50:48 am »

Quote from: Bigun on January 27, 2019, 03:46:54 am

Not true! They run but voters have been conditioned to vote for the guy with the most money, or who is the best looking, I have personal experience with this.

Well on the GOP side, that will probably end up being Mitt Romney/McCain. In which case, the rats will have an easy win. (as intended, once again, by the deep state gopers)

DB · « **Reply #23 on:** January 27, 2019, 04:00:11 am »

Quote from: Bigun on January 27, 2019, 03:46:54 am

Not true! They run but voters have been conditioned to vote for the guy with the most money, or who is the best looking, I have personal experience with this.

Or over the top sound bite promises that have no realistic chance of being kept beats the guy with a realistic plan that might actually work.

People really loved "And Mexico is going to pay for it"...

Or forcing insurance coverage of preexisting conditions. It destroys the very definition of "insurance". Oh but never mind, some one else will pay for it. What's not to love...

DB · « **Reply #24 on:** January 27, 2019, 04:02:23 am »

Quote from: XenaLee on January 27, 2019, 03:50:48 am

Well on the GOP side, that will probably end up being Mitt Romney/McCain. In which case, the rats will have an easy win. (as intended, once again, by the deep state gopers)

I believe Trump and crew are doing so much damage the left is going to get voted in easily for many years to come. Bush brought us Obama and Trump is going to bring in something even worse.