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Press Release from Cruz for President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Rick Tyler |
News Release | Catherine
Frazier |
November 19, 2015 |
U.S. Congressman Dana Rohrabacher Endorses Ted Cruz for President
HOUSTON, Texas
– Today, U.S. Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (CA-48) announced his
endorsement for Ted Cruz for President. Rohrabacher, one of the most
vocal advocates in Congress for human rights and freedom around the
globe, is currently serving his 13th term in the House of
Representatives. He serves as the Chairman of the Europe, Eurasia, and
Emerging Threats Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs
Committee.
"Today
I enthusiastically endorse Senator Ted Cruz in his bid for President of
the United States," said Congressman Rohrabacher. "Ted is a man of
great intellect great courage and the right principles. Having worked
so closely with Ronald Reagan, I can identify Reagan’s best traits in
Ted Cruz. Under Ted’s leadership we can put America back on the right
track."
“I
am thrilled to have Dana's support in this campaign,” Cruz said. “Dana
is one of the most ardent champions of freedom around the world and a
courageous conservative here at home. For over a quarter century, he
has fought for lower taxes and government spending. I’m proud to call
Dana a friend and our campaign is further strengthened by his support.”
“Dana
Rohrabacher is a conservative fighter, and his endorsement shows how
conservatives determined to put ideas into action are uniting behind
Ted Cruz for President,” said Ron Nehring, California State Chairman of
Ted Cruz for President former Chairman of the California Republican
Party.
Mr.
Rohrabacher’s proven record of fiscal restraint and pro-growth economic
policies has earned him praises from trusted conservative groups such
as the National Taxpayers Union, Citizens Against Government Waste and
the National Federation of Independent Business. He has also been a
strong advocate for protecting American citizens by securing our
borders and fighting proposals that would provide amnesty to illegal
immigrants.
Prior
to his first election to Congress in 1988, Dana served as Special
Assistant to President Reagan. For seven years he was one of the
President's senior speechwriters. During his tenure at the White House,
Rohrabacher played a pivotal role in the formulation of the Reagan
Doctrine and in championing the cause of a strong national defense. He
also helped formulate President Reagan's Economic Bill of Rights, a
package of economic reforms that the President introduced in a historic
speech before the Jefferson Memorial.
Below is Congressman Rohrabacher's full statement endorsing Ted Cruz
for President of the United States:
"Today
I enthusiastically endorse Senator Ted Cruz in his bid for President of
the United States," said Congressman Rohrabacher. "Ted is a man of
great intellect great courage and the right principles. Having worked
so closely with Ronald Reagan, I can identify Reagan’s best traits in
Ted Cruz. Under Ted’s leadership we can put America back on the right
track. Ted has more foreign policy experience than Ronald Reagan did
when he became President. But he has the same focus on what’s in the
best interest of the American people. Like Reagan, he doesn’t apologize
for facing foreign policy challenges in a strong and forceful manner
but at the same time he realizes that we should not be belligerent
toward others who might want to work with us to achieve specific goals
nor are we the policemen of the world.
"I
have no doubt that Ted will reaffirm America’s leadership in thwarting
evils like radical Islamic terrorism. Ted is a real freedom fighter
both at home and abroad and he’s the kind of statesman we need to
ensure that Americans will live in security, prosperity and freedom.
Consistent with that, Ted is the toughest and most realistic of the
candidates on the issue of illegal immigration. Like me, he would
prevent illegal immigrants from taking jobs and government benefits
that should go to Americans and legal immigrants, thus eliminating the
major attraction that draws illegal immigrants into our country."
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