President made a subtle jab at Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz , who has zealously fought to repeal the Affordable Care Act . ' The president said that he was not trying to be disrespectful or insulting but rather making an observation about how people in Texas and across America are feeling right now. Critics also need to explain 'why forcing millions of families to pay thousands of dollars more will somehow make us more secure , ' he said .
President made a subtle jab at Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz , who has zealously fought to repeal the Affordable Care Act . 'Folks who are basing their entire political agenda on repealing the law , you ’ ve got to explain how kicking millions of families off their insurance is somehow going to make us more free , ' he said . Critics also need to explain 'why forcing millions of families to pay thousands of dollars more will somehow make us more secure , ' he said .