Ted Cruz envisions a federal government aligned with traditional values that actively defends the sanctity of human life and the institution of marriage. He argues for a government that not only respects the rights of its citizens but also promotes moral principles, contrasting this with what he perceives as current efforts that undermine these values.

Cruz also emphasizes the importance of the Second Amendment, advocating for a government that safeguards the rights of law-abiding citizens to possess firearms. He calls for protection against threats to these rights, such as attempts to restrict ammunition, positioning the defense of personal liberties as a key role of the government.