The essence of the conservative message should be we want a dynamic nation where anybody with nothing can achieve anything.
Ted CruzAny Republican, especially any conservative, expects the media to be hostile. That's just the reality of being a Republican. You've got to be prepared to deal with that.
Ted CruzIf standing for liberty and the Constitution makes you a Wacko Bird, then count me a proud Wacko Bird.
Ted CruzFor anyone who doesn't believe that Donald Trump is the best candidate to go head to head with Hillary Clinton in November, and that's about 70 percent of Republicans nationwide who don't think Donald Trump is the right guy, our [President's] campaign is the only campaign that has beaten Donald Trump and that can beat Donald Trump.
Ted Cruz