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Ted Cruz: We have to shine the light in the darkest of places and the most restrictive areas of Government control.

On the recordFebruary 24, 2014
We have to shine the light in the darkest of places and the most restrictive areas of Government control.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Cruz discusses the need for transparency in government practices.

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