Whether it’s seeking to clamp down on our right to self-defense or targeting groups and individuals for promoting the cause of freedom, there’s no doubt that our government seems to have forgotten its commitment to upholding our Constitution.
With the recent pattern of abuse of #BillofRights, trusting this Administration not to abuse power has become increasingly difficult.
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
W/ #NSA monitoring various activities of private citizens, maybe by tweeting #BillofRights, someone who took oath to uphold it will read it
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
This morning, Sen. Ted Cruz took to Twitter share the entire Bill of Rights and remind those in power that our God-given rights cannot — and will not — be infringed:
#BillofRights #Amendment1 Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;(1/3)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment1 or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, (2/3)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment1 and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. (3/3)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment2 A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, (1/2)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment2 the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. (2/2)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment3 No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, (1/2)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment3 nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. (2/2)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment4 The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, (1/4)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment4 against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, (2/4)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment4 but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing (3/4)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment4 the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. (4/4)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment5 No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment (1/6)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment5 or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, (2/6)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment5 when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence (3/6)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment5 to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness (4/6)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment5 against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; (5/6)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment5 nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. (6/6)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment6 In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, (1/5)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment6 by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, (2/5)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment6 which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause (3/5)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment6 of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for (4/5)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment6 obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence. (5/5)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment7 In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by (1/3)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment7 jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court (2/3)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment7 of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. (3/3)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment8 Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, (1/2)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment8 nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. (2/2)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment9 The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, (1/2)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment9 shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. (2/2)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment10 The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, (1/2)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
#BillofRights #Amendment10 are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. (2/2)
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 11, 2013
Thank you, Sen. Cruz. Hey Obama administration: Can you hear us now?
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