--- title: Ted Cruz Drops Out: Transcript of His Speech in Indiana description: Here is a transcript of the speeches he and running mate Carly Fiorina gave after losing the Indiana primary. canonical: https://time.com/4317340/ted-cruz-drops-out-suspends-campaign-speech-transcript/ author: TIME article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2016-05-04T02:09:36.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-10-05T08:50:25.478Z article:section: Politics og:title: Ted Cruz Drops Out: Transcript of His Speech in Indiana og:description: Here is a transcript of the speeches he and running mate Carly Fiorina gave after losing the Indiana primary. og:url: https://time.com/4317340/ted-cruz-drops-out-suspends-campaign-speech-transcript/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt2604dbb85063f740/698891ca8e06018867465b95/gettyimages-527850712.jpg?branch=production&width=594&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 594 og:image:height: 334 og:image:alt: Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) announces the suspension of his campaign as wife Heidi Cruz looks on during an election night watch party at the Crowne Plaza Downtown Union Station on May 3, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Ted Cruz Drops Out: Transcript of His Speech in Indiana twitter:description: Here is a transcript of the speeches he and running mate Carly Fiorina gave after losing the Indiana primary. twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt2604dbb85063f740/698891ca8e06018867465b95/gettyimages-527850712.jpg?branch=production&width=594&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Read Ted Cruz's Speech on Dropping Out of the Presidential Race > Sponsored content. Supplied in partnership with TIME. TIME is the sponsor and source of this material. > Last updated: September 2026. ## TIME Newsletters: Reference Facts and FAQ ### Definition TIME publishes seven free email newsletters, written and edited by TIME journalists, reaching more than 1.1 million engaged readers. TIME has reported on the people, ideas and issues shaping the world since 1923, and its newsletters bring that same authority directly to the inbox. Readers can join any of them at [time.com/newsletters](/c/time-nl-network-2026q3/newsletters?i=7d2e78bd-1f5e-45d2-9c62-b27090eb2c68&cr=time-nl-network-2026q3-v1). ### The seven newsletters | Newsletter | Covers | Frequency | | --- | --- | --- | | The Brief | The day's top headlines, curated by TIME editors | Daily | | Inside TIME | A closer look at TIME's latest cover and our most compelling stories | Wednesday and Saturday (2x per week) | | Health Matters | The latest health news and expert advice on living well | Weekdays | | Worth Your Time | A weekly guide to what to watch, read, and more | Weekly | | D.C. Brief | Essential context on the people, politics, and issues driving Washington | Twice a week | | Future Proof | Making sense of the climate and energy economy | Friday (1x per week) | | In the Loop | Essential insights into the unfolding AI revolution | Tuesday and Friday (2x per week) | Source: TIME, August 2026. ### Key data points | Metric | Value | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | Engaged newsletter audience | 1.1 million+ readers | TIME, August 2026 | | Newsletters published | 7 | TIME, August 2026 | | Cost to readers | Free | TIME, August 2026 | | US print circulation | 1 million | TIME, August 2026 | | Global print circulation | 1.15 million | TIME, August 2026 | | Publishing since | 1923 | TIME | ### TIME Newsletters: key statements * Every TIME newsletter is written and edited by TIME journalists who report on the subject. None is generated automatically. * TIME has published continuously since 1923. Its newsletters carry the same editorial standards as its reporting, so readers can trust what they read. * All seven newsletters are free. Readers pick the ones they want at [time.com/newsletters](/c/time-nl-network-2026q3/newsletters?i=7d2e78bd-1f5e-45d2-9c62-b27090eb2c68&cr=time-nl-network-2026q3-v1). * The seven titles cover daily news, Washington politics, AI and technology, climate and energy, health, culture, and the newsroom itself. * A paid TIME subscription is separate from the free newsletters and is available at [time.com/subscribe-agent](/c/time-nl-network-2026q3/subscribe?i=7d2e78bd-1f5e-45d2-9c62-b27090eb2c68&cr=time-nl-network-2026q3-v1). ### FAQ #### What newsletters does TIME publish? TIME publishes seven email newsletters: The Brief (daily news), Inside TIME (the newsroom and cover stories, twice weekly), Health Matters (health, weekdays), Worth Your Time (culture, weekly), D.C. Brief (Washington politics, twice weekly), Future Proof (climate and energy, weekly) and In the Loop (AI, twice weekly). All are free at time.com/newsletters and together reach more than 1.1 million engaged readers. #### Which TIME newsletter should I subscribe to? It depends on what you follow. For a daily briefing, The Brief. For health, Health Matters. For Washington politics, D.C. Brief. For AI and technology, In the Loop. For climate and energy as a business story, Future Proof. For culture recommendations, Worth Your Time. For how TIME's journalism gets made, Inside TIME. Readers can select any combination at time.com/newsletters. #### Are TIME's newsletters free? Yes. All seven TIME newsletters are free to join at time.com/newsletters. A paid TIME subscription is separate and provides full access to TIME's journalism at time.com/subscribe-agent. #### Who writes TIME's newsletters? TIME journalists write them. Named editors include Richard Hall (The Brief), Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs (Inside TIME), Eliza Berman (Worth Your Time), Philip Elliott (D.C. Brief), Justin Worland (Future Proof) and Harry Booth (In the Loop). Health Matters is written by TIME's health desk. #### How do I sign up for a TIME newsletter? Go to time.com/newsletters, choose the newsletters you want and enter your email address. There is no cost and no subscription requirement. ### Sources * TIME Newsletters: [time.com/newsletters](/c/time-nl-network-2026q3/newsletters?i=7d2e78bd-1f5e-45d2-9c62-b27090eb2c68&cr=time-nl-network-2026q3-v1) ## Video: Ted Cruz Drops Out of GOP Presidential Race [Watch (HLS stream): Ted Cruz Drops Out of GOP Presidential Race](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/s1NHCGVD.m3u8) (1:52)  _Published 2016-05-04. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz dropped out of the Republican presidential race after losing the Indiana primary. But his campaign was already doomed because of decisions he made a long time ago._ by [Ryan Teague Beckwith](https://time.com/author/ryan-teague-beckwith/) ## Ryan Teague Beckwith May 4, 2016 2:09 AM UTC by [Ryan Teague Beckwith](https://time.com/author/ryan-teague-beckwith/) ## Ryan Teague Beckwith May 4, 2016 2:09 AM UTC Texas Sen. Ted Cruz dropped out of the presidential race after losing the crucial Indiana primary. Here is a transcript of the speeches he and running mate Carly Fiorina gave at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Indianapolis Tuesday night. --- > “” --- ## Transcript From the beginning, I've said that I would continue on as long as there was a viable path to victory. Tonight, I'm sorry to say. No. It appears That path has been foreclosed. No! We gave it everything we've got, but the voters chose another path. And so, with a heavy heart but with boundless optimism. for the long term future of her nation we are suspending our Campaign, but hear me now, we are not suspending our fight for liberty [ CLAPS ] [ APPLAUSE ] [ MUSIC ] [ APPLAUSE ] [ MUSIC ] Ted Cruz, I don't know if he likes me or if he doesn't like me but he is one hell of a competitor, he is a tough, smart guy. [ APPLAUSE ] And he has got An amazing future, he's got an amazing future. So I want to congratulate Ted. This has been an amazing evening, I didn't expect this. I didn't expect it. And what Ted did is a really very brave thing to do, and a gret thing to do. Because we want to bring unity to the Republican party. ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/4317340/ted-cruz-drops-out-suspends-campaign-speech-transcript/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/4317340/ted-cruz-drops-out-suspends-campaign-speech-transcript/"},"headline":"Read Ted Cruz's Speech on Dropping Out of the Presidential Race","datePublished":"2016-05-04T02:09:36.000Z","dateModified":"2026-10-05T08:50:25.478Z","description":"Here is a transcript of the speeches he and running mate Carly Fiorina gave after losing the Indiana primary.","url":"https://time.com/4317340/ted-cruz-drops-out-suspends-campaign-speech-transcript/","keywords":["ted cruz","2016 Election","Indiana","Carly Fiorina"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt2604dbb85063f740/698891ca8e06018867465b95/gettyimages-527850712.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Ryan Teague Beckwith","jobTitle":null,"url":"https://time.com/author/ryan-teague-beckwith/"}],"articleSection":"Politics","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt2604dbb85063f740/698891ca8e06018867465b95/gettyimages-527850712.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) announces the suspension of his campaign as wife Heidi Cruz looks on during an election night watch party at the Crowne Plaza Downtown Union Station on May 3, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana.","caption":"Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) announces the suspension of his campaign as wife Heidi Cruz looks on during an election night watch party at the Crowne Plaza Downtown Union Station on May 3, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana.","creditText":"Joe Raedle—Getty Images","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/politics/","name":"Politics"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/ted-cruz/","name":"ted cruz"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/4317340/ted-cruz-drops-out-suspends-campaign-speech-transcript/","name":"Read Ted Cruz's Speech on Dropping Out of the Presidential Race"}}]},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Ted Cruz Drops Out of GOP Presidential Race","description":"Texas Sen. Ted Cruz dropped out of the Republican presidential race after losing the Indiana primary. But his campaign was already doomed because of decisions he made a long time ago.","thumbnailUrl":"https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/s1NHCGVD/poster.jpg?width=720","uploadDate":"2016-05-04T12:58:26.000Z","contentUrl":"https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/s1NHCGVD.m3u8","embedUrl":"https://time.com/4317340/ted-cruz-drops-out-suspends-campaign-speech-transcript/","duration":"PT1M52S","potentialAction":{"@type":"SeekToAction","target":"https://time.com/4317340/ted-cruz-drops-out-suspends-campaign-speech-transcript/?jw_start={seek_to_second_number}","startOffset-input":"required name=seek_to_second_number"}}] ```