Ted Cruz said "What this bill says is very simple: Any restrictions on the rights, the free speech rights of citizens shall apply with equal force to media corporations like the New York Times, CBS, ABC, and NBC." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 2, 2014

What this bill says is very simple: Any restrictions on the rights, the free speech rights of citizens shall apply with equal force to media corporations like the New York Times, CBS, ABC, and NBC.

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Ted Cruz

Republican · Texas

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Cruz emphasizes equal free speech rights for individuals and media corporations.

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