i want immigration perform to pass. >> it sounded like you wanted the bill to pass. >> of course, i wanted the bill to pass. my amendment to pass. what my amendment did -- >> you said the bill. >> my amendment took citizenship off the table. it doesn't mean i supported the other aspects of the bill. >> reporter: cruz doubling down. >> i oppose legalization for illegal aliens. i always have. and i always will. >> reporter: the texas senator fighting for the donald trump voters. but fighting against trump on the other side of the aisle, hillary clinton. sending a personal plea to the trump-loving father of this young woman. >> hi, shawn. i'm here with your daughter. i hope you can see, i don't have horns. and i really do hope that as this election goes on, you'll listen to your daughter. thanks. bye. >> reporter: we'll see how that work out for her. all eyes on this stage behind me. the final preparations are under way for the final democratic