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Ted Cruz: I think it is possible to walk and chew gum at the same time.

On the recordMarch 28, 2016
I think it is possible to walk and chew gum at the same time.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

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Cruz argues that it is possible to protect both national security and civil liberties.

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