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On the recordJanuary 13, 2014
It simply takes the government looking to what he is saying publicly and loudly before that terrorist attack is carried out.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Cruz argues that public statements by the Tsarnaev brother should have prompted government action.

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