Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
In your personal judgment, are you concerned about our ability to execute effective counterterrorism with a troop presence at zero?
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

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Cruz expresses concern over zero troop presence affecting counterterrorism.

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