On Wednesday, Texas Senator Ted Cruz in Iowa came out with strong words to support the disputed Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) that was signed by Indiana's Governor Mike Pence last week.

Ever since Pence signed the law, several public figures and businesses have started criticizing it. Indiana is facing boycotts as the legislation could encourage discrimination by allowing business owners to refuse service to LGBT customers in the name of 'religious freedom'.

An open letter was sent to Pence on Monday by nearly a dozen LGBT and civil right groups which urged him and lawmakers to fix the signed bill.

During a visit to Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa he said that religious liberty is not a fringe view, rather is the basis of this country. Cruz addressed that Pence has done the right thing and blamed gay-rights activists for the controversy over the Indiana law.

Ever since Cruz's declaration to run for president in 2016, he has been ruthless to set himself apart from the many other Republican potential candidates.

He is trying to depict himself as a die-hard conservative who is committed to 'traditional' American values. In the northwest corner of Iowa, he told audiences that would be capable to bring reluctant conservative voters back to the ballots on election day.

Cruz said, "I think the most important question, if we're going to win in 2016, is how do you bring back the millions of conservatives who have been staying home?"

He is also in strong opposition to same-sex marriage. He is hoping to win the support from the remaining conservative states by adamantly opposing laws that have already passed in 37 states.