Ted Cruz Welcomes Marco Rubio to 2016 Primaries

Republican presidential hopeful U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, offered kind words for U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., as the senator from Florida enters the primaries.

"Marco is a friend and colleague whom I greatly respect, Cruz said on Monday. We're both the sons of immigrants who escaped Cuba to build a better life in the United States, and we share a deep appreciation and understanding of what it means to work hard and achieve the American Dream. Marco is a talented communicator and part of a new generation of Republicans stepping forward to promote conservative solutions to our pressing challenges. He is a strong addition to the Republican field, and he will undoubtedly elevate the debate for all of us."

Rubio is expected to launch his presidential bid on Monday night at an event at the Freedom Tower in Miami.