On the recordApril 8, 2013
I think there are few areas that are more dangerous to have the government engaged in prior restraint or punishment after the fact for private citizens who would choose to speak out on politics.
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congress.govTed Cruz: “I think there are few areas that are more dangerous to have the government engaged in prior restraint or punishment…”
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Cruz argues against government interference in political speech.
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