In "For God and Country," Ted Cruz highlights the impact of ObamaCare on employment, particularly among small businesses. According to a 2013 U.S. Chamber of Commerce survey, a significant majority of small business owners—71 percent—believe that the Affordable Care Act complicates their ability to hire new employees. Additionally, many of these businesses feel unprepared to navigate the regulations established by the law.

Cruz argues that these challenges are detrimental to the job market and overall business growth. The frustration expressed by small business owners reflects a concern that the healthcare legislation creates barriers to expansion and employment, ultimately affecting the economy and the American workforce.