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On the recordJuly 11, 2024
A very brief response to what my friend from Maryland said: The pier was fired upon twice. It is difficult to say that we are not in active hostilities when we are being fired upon, and so it clearly falls under the statute. With that, I yield all further time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Maryland.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

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