From Cruz's website:
"Harry Reid should not force a government shutdown. I hope that Reid
stops refusing to negotiate and works with the House to avoid a
government shutdown, and, at the same time, prevent the enormous harms
that Obamacare is inflicting on the American people.
"If, however, Harry Reid forces a government shutdown, I intend to
donate my salary to charity for each day the government is shut down.
Elected leaders should not be treated better than the American people,
which is precisely why hardworking Americans deserve the same Obamacare
exception that President Obama has already granted Members of Congress."