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On the recordJune 19, 2026
The idea that we would have, effectively, a Marshall Plan for Iran, and come in and rebuild Iran after they've been the leading state sponsor of terrorism for 47 years, they've murdered nearly 1,000 Americans, I don't think that makes any sense.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas
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Cruz criticizes the reconstruction fund for Iran.

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