- Sen. Ted Cruz
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Press Release from Cruz for President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Rick Tyler |
News Release | Catherine
Frazier |
January
11,
2016 |
Congressman Sam Johnson Endorses Ted Cruz for President
HOUSTON, Texas – Today, U.S.
Congressman Sam Johnson endorsed Ted Cruz for President. Johnson has
represented Texas’ 3rd congressional district since 1991. He is the 7th
Texas Congressional endorsement Cruz has received, joining
Congressman
John Culberson (TX-7), Louie Gohmert (TX-1), Michael Burgess (TX-26),
John Ratcliffe (TX-4), Brian Babin (TX-36), and Randy Weber (TX-14).
Johnson attended Southern Methodist University and upon graduation
enlisted in the Air Force where he served for 29 years. Johnson fought
in the Korean War and the Vietnam War, winning multiple medals,
including two Purple Hearts, two Silver Stars, two Legions of Merit,
one Bronze Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross. While on his 25th
combat mission, Johnson took enemy fire over North Vietnam and spent
nearly seven years as a Prisoner of War at the infamous “Hanoi Hilton",
more than half of that time in solitary confinement. He was
awarded
the National Patriot Award in 2009 from the Congressional Medal of
Honor Society.
“It is time. We need a real conservative in the White House who
is a
man of principle that can help get this country back on track,” said
Rep. Johnson. “America needs leadership, and Ted Cruz has consistently
stood up and led the fight for conservative principles like defunding
Obamacare, stopping President Obama’s lawless executive action, and
defending life and marriage. During this time in our world, we need
someone who is prepared to be Commander-in-Chief in order to protect
Americans at home and abroad.”
“Sam is a man of principle and great courage,” said Cruz. “He is a
leader in the state of Texas and has served Texans well in Congress and
served our country dutifully and honorably as a Colonel in the Air
Force. Sam understands the dire need to restore America’s leadership in
the world during the time when the failed polices of President Obama
are putting Americans in danger. I am honored to have his support.”
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