Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas)
Posted on 07/22/2015 9:48:00 AM PDT by SoConPubbie
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) interrogated the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director in a contentious exchange during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on immigration policy on Tuesday.
One particularly interesting back-and-forth occurred when ICE Director Sarah Saldana disputed Cruz’s assertion that the Obama administration released 104,000 “criminal illegal aliens.”
“When I asked you how many criminals ICE released in 2013, you were off by a factor of three,” Cruz said. “You said 30,000 — the correct answer is 104,000.”
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas)
Saldana argued she thought she was asked about 2014 and claimed the number was actually 30,558 released illegal aliens that were not prosecuted. The “good news is,” she continued, “at least that went down from 2013.”
“But you’re omitting the 68,000 criminal illegal aliens that ICE did not begin deportation proceedings against at all,” Cruz shot back. “You’ve got to add both of those together — it’s over 100,000.”
Saldana then admitted, “Yes sir, that’s absolutely right.”
She added, “All done pursuant to this statute that Congress has outlined.”
Watch the exchange below:
During the hearing, Cruz also stated that of the 88,000 convictions against illegal immigrants released in 2013, 193 had homicide convictions, 426 had sexual assault convictions and over 16,000 had drunk or drugged driving convictions.
He delivered a passionate statement about the victims who have been murdered by illegal immigrants in the U.S., including Kate Steinle.
“There are too many politicians in Washington that talk a good game but don’t act. If you want to honor Josh [Wilkerson], if you want to honor Kate Steinle, start enforcing the law and stop releasing murderers, and rapists, and drunk drivers,” he said. “I don’t want to hear from the Obama administration they’re sorry while they continue to do the exact same thing because what we know – more people will be murdered, more people will be raped, more people will be killed by drunk drivers because this Administration refuses to enforce the law. That is wrong. No man is above the law, and that includes President Obama.”
He concluded with the following statement: ”It is within your power to follow federal law. And this administration refuses to do so, and that is altogether unacceptable.”
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Ted Cruz Ping! An honest official in the Obama Administration. Perhaps as a trans-truthful person, she should be awarded the ESPY for bravery.
“”“There are too many politicians in Washington that talk a good game but don’t act. If you want to honor Josh [Wilkerson], if you want to honor Kate Steinle, start enforcing the law and stop releasing murderers, and rapists, and drunk drivers,” he said. “I don’t want to hear from the Obama administration they’re sorry while they continue to do the exact same thing because what we know – more people will be murdered, more people will be raped, more people will be killed by drunk drivers because this Administration refuses to enforce the law. That is wrong. No man is above the law, and that includes President Obama.”””
Don’t look for any other politician to say this, as none have the balls!!
I love this about Cruz. But here’s the thing. It’s being reported on the Blaze. Nobody sees it. If Cruz would pull a Trump...make a statement that guarantees coverage...something seemingly outrageous...then he would have the opportunity to repeat this message countless times...
RACIST!
He just did this because we have a black president and wanted to smear him. Barry did not personally let a single one of those people go! Others did!
THATS IT! TED CRUZ JUST LOST MY VOTE!
AGAIN!!!
Go Cruz!
I would NOT want to be in the hot seat when Mr. Cruz is looking at me like that.
That’s a ‘don’t give me that BS’ look, and by all accounts it spells trouble.
I really believe he is the only candidate in the race who as president will seek real justice and punishment for the lawless in our government.
My personal suggestion for a president Cruz attorney general nomination would be Michigan AG Bill Schuette.
Say like resign from the Senate and devote himself full time to campaigning? Senate jobs cannot be all that time consuming IF so many Senators running for president give only part time to that job. Perhaps Cruz does not want to burn any bridges?
It’s funny how Ted has been saying this stuff since before he even took office but if the liberal TV star says it it’s like God spake the words for the first time EVAH!
He grills her ans she goes back to ignoring the law.
He grills her and she goes back to ignoring the law.
Someone have a direct link to the video, Blaze jsut locks-up my computer with ads and auto-plays and such.
So what is *Cruz* doing now? A sternly worded letter, or another hearing? This time there will be with only a half pitcher of cold water for the people testifying.
Kabuki...
Cruz never had your vote. And, yes, this is the Obama administration. Every single act committed by every single member of his administration is his person and direct responsibility. He appoints them. He sets the policy. He is absolutely personally responsible.
I know.
Disgusting!
Kabuki, ya got it. As Trump states - all talk i9n D.C.
You must be new to the whole sarcasm thing.
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