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Ted Cruz: To my mind, that data suggests that allowing law-abiding citizens to arm themselves, and in particular protecting the…

On the recordFebruary 11, 2013
To my mind, that data suggests that allowing law-abiding citizens to arm themselves, and in particular protecting the right of women to protect themselves, is an important safeguard against violent offenses.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

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Cruz argues that gun ownership protects citizens, especially women, from violent crime.

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