Statement by Senator Ted Cruz Welcoming Chris Christie to the Presidential Race

HOUSTON, Texas — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement welcoming New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie into the race for the 2016 Republican nomination for President of the United States:

"I'm glad to welcome Governor Chris Christie into our diverse field of candidates. He is bold, he is brash, and I'm always glad to see Republicans get elected in blue states. His presence in the race for the Republican nomination will make our eventual nominee all the stronger to defeat Hillary Clinton in November of 2016."