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In a recent e-Newsletter, Senator Ted Cruz expressed his concerns about the crisis unfolding at the southern border and the Biden administration's response. He criticized the administration for ignoring the issue until blue states started experiencing the disastrous consequences of their broken border policies. Senator Cruz highlighted the hypocrisy of the situation, stating, "The Biden administration recently admitted that they must build twenty miles of border wall despite efforts to halt all construction immediately after he was sworn into office. Enough is enough. Texas deserves better and I will continue to fight to secure our border."

During an appearance on Fox News with Sean Hannity, Senator Cruz discussed the importance of unifying against left-wing radicals who are "destroying our country." He expressed his sentiments, saying, "I'm feeling many of the sentiments that Republicans and conservatives across this country are feeling. On the one hand, the House of Representatives is the one bright spot we've got... I hope we can come together and say, these crazy Marxist radical leftists that are destroying our country—we are unified against."

Senator Cruz also attended a Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing where he questioned the radical Marxist views of Judge Mustafa Taher Kasubhai, a nominee for the federal bench. He pointed out the nominee's record, stating, "Many Biden nominees have been extreme, but your record is so far out of the mainstream that you have attracted virtually all of the questions... Now that’s Marxism in 2020."

In his role as the ranking member of the Senate Commerce Committee, Senator Cruz questioned the nominee for FAA administrator, Michael Whitaker. He emphasized the importance of aviation safety and the challenges facing the FAA. Senator Cruz stated, "The next administrator will face serious challenges in rebuilding the FAA after 18 months without a Senate-confirmed leader. They must address the challenges facing the FAA: staffing critical air traffic control facilities, modernizing antiquated air traffic systems, and bringing employees back in person after three years of telework."

Senator Cruz also discussed his bill, the Agent Raul Gonzales Officer Safety Act, which aims to protect law enforcement officers by criminalizing fleeing from agents or officers in a high-speed chase. He explained the significance of the bill, saying, "[The Act is] named after Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzales, who was killed in December of last year... This bill provides very significant jail time for failing to yield to a border patrol agent because that is endangering not just border patrol agents and law enforcement, but it’s endangering the citizens of South Texas and citizens across our state."

During an interview with Fox & Friends, Senator Cruz criticized the Biden administration's response to the threat of illegal immigration facing Texas and other southern border states. He stated, "Blue states are finally seeing the consequences of [illegal immigration]... I do not believe for a minute that Joe Biden wants to fix it."

In conclusion, Senator Ted Cruz is actively speaking out on various issues, including the border crisis, left-wing radicals, judicial nominees, aviation safety, and law enforcement. He is determined to keep Texas safe and secure the nation.

For additional details, please follow this link: https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/blogs/e-newsletter-week-of-october-6th