You have a right to have a feather duster. If anyone breaks in, you can make sure they're really clean as they're robbing your house.
Ted CruzAmerica has receded from the world. Today our friends and allies don't trust us. And our enemies don't fear us. I think we should get back, number one, to American leadership in the world.
Ted CruzISIS is gaining strength because the perception is that they're winning. And President [Barack] Obama fuels that perception.
Ted CruzFar too many young people are living in their parents' basements, and I think it is important for people to have hope and a vision things can be different.
Ted CruzIt's not a lack of competence that is preventing the [Barack] Obama administration from stopping these attacks. It is political correctness. We didn't monitor the Facebook posting of the female San Bernardino terrorist. She made a public call to jihad, and they didn't target it.
Ted CruzI salute the House for having the courage to stand up and fight and defund ObamaCare. And I remain confident, hopeful and optimistic the House will stand their ground, will continue the fight, which means this issue is coming back to the Senate. And when it comes back to the Senate, after the House stands their ground yet again, we will have an opportunity for Republicans to come home.
Ted Cruz