Ted Cruz Praises Marco Rubio for 'Optimistic Campaign'

With U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., ending his bid for the Republican presidential nomination on  Tuesday, one of the remaining presidential contenders praised him. 

"Marco Rubio is a friend and a colleague who ran an optimistic campaign focused on the future of our party, conservative principles, and uplifting the American people,” said U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, after Rubio bowed out. “The Republican primary was stronger because of the ideas he brought forth. Marco's story embodies the promise of our great nation. I know he will continue to be a champion for limitless opportunity in America, and I wish Marco, Jeanette, and their four kids the very best."