Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is speaking out against Tennessees decision to honor Nathan Bedford Forrest a Confederate general, slave trader and the first grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan calling it downright wrong.

Earlier this week, Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed a proclamation deeming Saturday Nathan Bedford Forrest Day and praising him as a recognized military figure in American history and a native Tennessean.

On Friday, Cruz pointed out Forrests background in a tweet demanding that the state change its law that requires the governor to declare several specific days of recognition each year. In addition to Forrest, the state also has days honoring Robert E. Lee, who led the Confederate army, and Andrew Jackson, who owned slaves.

Echoing Cruzs criticism, Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) called on the governor to bring the state into the 21st century rather than backsliding into the 19th.

Despite the criticism, Lee told the Tennessean he hasnt seriously considered changing the law.

I havent even looked at that law, other than knowing I needed to comply with it, so thats what I did, he said. When we look at the law, then well see.