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Ted Cruz: You cannot, on the one hand, beg the Government to bail you out of a labor dispute 3 months ago and then say that it is…

On the recordMarch 21, 2023
You cannot, on the one hand, beg the Government to bail you out of a labor dispute 3 months ago and then say that it is big Government to have proper safety standards in the way that you conduct your railroads.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Criticizes the inconsistency of opposing government safety standards after seeking government bailouts.

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