“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
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“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
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On the recordFebruary 9, 2023
We all know why we are here today, which is in the middle of the holiday travel rush.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas
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Highlighting the timing of the hearing during holiday travel issues.

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