Ted Cruz: “Except for its prohibition on slavery, the Constitution limits only…”

On the recordJanuary 29, 2013

Except for its prohibition on slavery, the Constitution limits only actions of Government, not individuals.

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Cruz argues that the Constitution restricts government actions, not individual rights.

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Ted Cruz: “Except for its prohibition on slavery, the Constitution limits only actions of Government, not individuals.”