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Ted Cruz: Unfortunately, in Washington, emotion I think often leads to bad policies.

On the recordJanuary 29, 2013
Unfortunately, in Washington, emotion I think often leads to bad policies.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

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Cruz warns against emotional responses leading to poor legislative decisions.

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