Ted Cruz: “We need to be vigilant defending the civil rights of every American…”

On the recordDecember 8, 2014

We need to be vigilant defending the civil rights of every American and I look forward to this Committee...

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Ted Cruz

Republican · Texas

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Cruz emphasizes the importance of protecting civil rights and the Bill of Rights.

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Ted Cruz: “We need to be vigilant defending the civil rights of every American and I look forward to this Committee...”

Editor's note · Context