Sen. Ted Cruz showed how to control unruly protesters and look presidential in the process by putting his superior logic and intellect to good use.

At a campaign stop in the western Chicago suburb of Glen Ellyn, the Texas Republican, who’s seeking his party’s nomination for president, was enthusiastically met by a large number of supporters — save for one animal rights activist.

Huffington Post contributor Samantha-Jo Roth posted a video of the exchange.

.@tedcruz to protester: “It’s wonderful you care about animals, I happen to also care about human beings.” pic.twitter.com/atrB982IkW — Samantha-Jo Roth (@SamanthaJoRoth) March 15, 2016

Texas Tribune reporter Patrick Svitek, who’s covering the Cruz presidential campaign, reported:

Cruz to protesters: “I understand you’re very concerned about animals. Animals are wonderful. I also happen to care about human beings.” — Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) March 14, 2016

Refreshing, no? Many thought so and took to social media.

@PatrickSvitek

I’m a veterinarian& even I feel that way! — ☤DrSue ن #CruzCrew (@DrSueDVM) March 14, 2016

And ABC News digital journalist Jessica Hopper’s report raked in a lot of nods of approval:

Animal rights protester tries to disrupt @tedcruz rally. Cruz makes point of saying she was allowed to speak,escorted out w/out violence — Jessica Hopper (@jesshop23) March 14, 2016

@bakojer @jesshop23 @tedcruz @woffordn Hope PPL pay attention 2 how Ted treats those who disagree w/him vs Trump w/o sacrificing principle! — JRGrayThunder (@JRGrayThunder) March 15, 2016

@jesshop23 @Texas4Cruz @tedcruz I was at this IL rally. Recount is accurate.Ted VERY impressive and connects with all. #NeverTrump!! — Jan Bettini (@jan_bettini) March 14, 2016