In a speech to a Georgia Tea Party group on Monday in which he warned that if Hillary Clinton is elected president, “you might as well kiss this country goodbye,” Rafael Cruz also declared that President Obama has “cursed the Jewish people” and that it is only people like his son, Sen. Ted Cruz, who are saving America from destruction at the hands of an angry God.

Calling Obama’s interactions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “shameful,” the elder Cruz proudly told the story of his son leaving an event focused on the persecution of Middle Eastern Christians after some members of the audience booed his statements about Israel.

“Let me tell you, the word of God tells us in Genesis 12:3, God’s speaking to Abraham, the father of Israel: ‘I will bless those who bless you and I will curse those who curse you,’” Rafael Cruz told the Georgia group. “This current administration has cursed the Jewish people, has cursed the nation of Israel more than any other administration in history. I believe the only reason judgment has not fallen upon America is because of the faithful remnant that is standing in the gap.”

At another point in his appearance, Cruz blasted what he called Obama’s “disastrous” move toward relations with Cuba.

“Well, he’s out to destroy us,” an audience member interjected.

“Oh, of course,” Cruz responded.