article_snippet: Cruz formally announced Cruz entry into the 2016 contest for White House on Monday morning before a crowd of 10,000 at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
article_snippet: Cruz and Cruz wife Heidi wave to the crowd after Cruz announced Cruz candidacy for the Republican nomination at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, on Monday .
article_snippet: Cruz's daughter Caroline, 6, center, high-fives members of the crowd after he father's speech.
article_snippet: Also pictured is Catherine Cruz, 4, left .
highlights_snippet: The Texas Republican formally announced The Texas Republican  entry into the 2016 contest on Monday morning before a crowd of 10,000 at Liberty University .
  