Ted Cruz said "Those who come here legally are being penalized and yet those who come here illegally are facing a fee of zero dollars." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 2, 2015

Those who come here legally are being penalized and yet those who come here illegally are facing a fee of zero dollars.

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Cruz argues that legal immigrants face higher fees than those applying under DACA/DAPA.

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