Sen. Cruz Statement on Sen. Schumer’s Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after Democrats made it clear they will force a government shutdown: Sen. Cruz said, “ Senator Schumer and the Democrats have made it clear that they intend to shut down the federal government. Their demands include taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal aliens and a reversal of the Republican reforms blocking handouts to able-bodied adults who refuse to work. "Americans voted for change under President Trump and a Republican Congress. We should not allow the Democrats’ efforts to succeed.” Print Email Share Tweet Previous Next About Services Newsroom Contact Office Locations Privacy Senator Cruz Facebook Senator Cruz Instagram Senator Cruz Twitter Senator Cruz Youtube About About Ted Committee Assignments Legislation Issues Services Need Help with a Federal Agency? Congratulatory Letters Federal Judicial Vacancies Visiting Washington, D.C. Flag Requests Student Resources Academy Nominations Blow the Whistle Newsroom Press Releases Press Kit Videos Newsletter Contact Write To Ted Request A Meeting Need Help With A Federal Agency? Office Locations Get Updates website-search Site Search