As Americans, we don't see the role of government as guaranteeing outcomes, but allowing free men and women to flourish based on their own vision, their hard work and their personal responsibility.

We do not have to accept our current circumstances. We will change them. We are Americans. That's what we do.

It is through states that the American people get the job done every day, often in spite of a deeply flawed bureaucratic federal government.

I know the difference between venture capital[ism] and vulture capitalism. Venture capitalism is a good thing, comes in, gives that gap funding to help these companies get off and get started creating jobs, and work. But Mitt Romney and Bain Capital were involved with what I call vulture capitalism. And they walked into Gaffney and took over that photo album company for no other reason than to basically pick the bones clean. And those people lost their jobs.

This administration in Washington that's in power now clearly believes that government is not only the answer to every need, but it's the most qualified to make the most central decisions for every American in every area.

Although Mr. Trump talks an interesting and entertaining game, rarely do I hear him lay out specifics.

Ted Cruz will point Americans back to the principles established by our Constitution enabling you to live free.