ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Receives Recognition for Pivotal Bipartisan Victory, Championing South Texas Economy

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In Case You Missed It: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, was honored yesterday by the city of Laredo and awarded the Key to the City for his leadership in streamlining the presidential permitting process and securing presidential permits to build and expand four major international bridges in South Texas, including two in Laredo. Read the articles below:

From Texas Border Business: Sen. Ted Cruz's Leadership Secured Approval for Four International Bridges

"In a remarkable display of bipartisan cooperation and a commitment to advancing the interests of South Texas, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, has achieved a significant legislative victory, securing the approval for four international bridges. This achievement was celebrated in Laredo, Texas, where Cruz was honored with the Keys to the City by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño. The event was momentous for the Laredo community and the region's future prosperity.

"Mayor Treviño, in his heartfelt presentation, said, 'The City of Laredo hereby presents the key of the City of Laredo to the United States Senator Ted Cruz, Senator from Texas, for supporting the Laredo community with historic legislation that advances international trade and ensures future prosperity.' These words underscored the city's recognition of Cruz's pivotal role in championing Laredo's economic and infrastructural future.

"Taking to the podium, Senator Ted Cruz expressed his deep gratitude: 'Mayor, thank you very much. I am incredibly honored and humbled to receive the key to the city-an incredible distinction from an amazing place in Texas. I have to say I love South Texas. I love the city of Laredo. It is an incredible hub of commerce, an incredible port to the entire world.' Cruz's admiration for the region is evident, but his dedication to improving its infrastructure is even more profound."

From KGNS News: Laredo hosts trade talks with Sen. Cruz, federal, and international leaders

From Laredo Morning Times: Laredo presents 'long overdue' Key to the City to Sen. Ted Cruz

"Cruz gave a brief speech after receiving the honor and spoke about working together on four new bridges in South Texas: two in Laredo, one in Eagle Pass and one in Brownsville.

"'They were delaying those bridges for three, four, five years,' Cruz said. 'A delegation from the city of Laredo asked me to help, asked me to lead the effort, and I told them I was proud to do so.' …

"Cruz said the legislation could help Texas farmers, ranchers, small businesses and consumers. He briefly mentioned another bipartisan effort involving Interstate Highway 27, which would start in Laredo and extend to Montana."

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