Overheard in Washington, D.C.:

Ted Cruz

"That's right! On the immigration reform bill, I have filed an amendment banning unlawful immigrants from ever being able to gain citizenship, thus defeating the whole damn law. Makes perfect sense to me. This little move just might put me in the oval office."

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who has a net worth estimated at $3.5 million. He has served as a senator for about four months and is considering a presidential run in 2016. The senate post is his first public office.