Ted Cruz said "But I am most definitely not an isolationist. It is a dangerous world, and it is our military's job to prevent enemies of America from killing Americans." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordAugust 7, 2026

But I am most definitely not an isolationist. It is a dangerous world, and it is our military's job to prevent enemies of America from killing Americans.

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Ted Cruz

Republican · Texas

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Editor's note · Context

On the role of the military in global affairs.

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