Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) announced his intention to run for president in the 2016 election during a speech at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. (AP)

March 23 at 11:39 AM

Here is a complete transcript of Ted Cruzs address at Liberty University in which he officially announced his 2016 presidential bid.

CRUZ: Good to see you.

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Thank you. (APPLAUSE)

Thank you so much, President Falwell. God bless Liberty University.

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I am thrilled to join you today at the largest Christian university in the world.

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Transcript: Ted Cruzs speech at Liberty University