On the recordSeptember 8, 2015
I like Donald Trump. And I'm glad that he has energized and excited a lot of people. I also think Donald Trump has been tremendously beneficial to our campaign.
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transcripts.cnn.comTed Cruz: “I like Donald Trump. And I'm glad that he has energized and excited a lot of people. I also think Donald Trump has been…”
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Cruz expresses his positive view of Trump and acknowledges the benefits of Trump's popularity for his own campaign.
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