After looking at these candidates, talking to them, and I have many friends in this race. But I believe the one who is best positioned, best prepared, to lead this nation forward pulling it out of the tailspin that this President has put us in, I believe it’s Ted Cruz.

He’s smart, he’s bold, and much like you he’s not afraid to upset people to do the right thing. He’s not worried about making everyone happy, and I think if you’re making everybody happy you’re not doing the right things.

And I’ve known Ted, I’ve supported Ted, I worked closely with him in the Senate.