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On the recordOctober 28, 2013
Sadly, we know that some in our political process have a desire to exploit that tragic, violent incident for agendas that have nothing to do with that young man who lost his life.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

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Cruz criticizes political exploitation of the Trayvon Martin incident.

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