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Ted Cruz: And if we don’t act, the most tragic thing that would result from Congress failing to act would be seeing opportunity…

On the recordJune 11, 2026
And if we don’t act, the most tragic thing that would result from Congress failing to act would be seeing opportunity destroyed for millions of young men and women, many of whom would not otherwise have a chance to get a college degree.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas
Source
rollcall.com
Jun 11, 2026

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the urgency of legislative action for student opportunities.

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