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Ted Cruz: They will silence us, they will use this power, and they will use it ruthlessly. And that is dangerous.

On the recordSeptember 19, 2025
They will silence us, they will use this power, and they will use it ruthlessly. And that is dangerous.
Said by
Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas
Source
cbsnews.com
Sep 19, 2025

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Cruz expresses concerns about the misuse of government power against conservatives.

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