HOUSTON, Texas — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement welcoming Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal into the race for the 2016 Republican nomination for President of the United States:
"I have great respect for Bobby Jindal. He is a friend, a man of faith, and a fearless champion for conservative values. I am glad he is joining the field of GOP candidates and welcome him to the competition! As an effective, principled governor of Louisiana, he brings many talents and strengths to this race that will raise the bar for us all and prepare the eventual GOP nominee to beat Hillary in 2016."
Ted Cruz, Statement by Senator Ted Cruz Welcoming Bobby Jindal to the Presidential Race Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/315327