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Ted Cruz: Mr. Secretary, my time is expiring, but with all respect, in my view that argument is a red herring.

On the recordJune 10, 2014
Mr. Secretary, my time is expiring, but with all respect, in my view that argument is a red herring.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Cruz dismisses the Secretary's argument about Central American immigration.

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