Ted Cruz Statement Welcoming Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, and Mike Huckabee to 2016 GOP Primary

CRUZ: I welcome Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, and Gov. Mike Huckabee into the race

HOUSTON, Texas -- Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement welcoming Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, and Gov. Mike Huckabee to the race for the Republican nomination for President of the United States:

"The entry of three more candidates into the 2016 GOP primary this week is terrific news for our party and indicative of the strong field of candidates that will compete in the 2016 cycle. I welcome Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, and Gov. Mike Huckabee into the race. All are individuals for whom I hold immense respect and who have inspiring stories that will energize Republicans across the country and get them engaged in the important issues before us."