On the recordJune 18, 2013
President Obama needs to tell the truth. When Richard Nixon tried to use the IRS to target his political enemies it was wrong, and when the Obama administration does it, it's still wrong.
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Ted Cruz criticizes Obama for allegedly using the IRS against political opponents, likening it to Nixon.
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