Ted Cruz: “In life, it is often a wise strategy to hope for the best and yet plan…”

On the recordJuly 15, 2014

In life, it is often a wise strategy to hope for the best and yet plan for the worst.

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Cruz emphasizes the importance of preparing for worst-case scenarios in national security.

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Ted Cruz: “In life, it is often a wise strategy to hope for the best and yet plan for the worst.”