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Ted Cruz: Texas is home to more than 3.5 million small businesses. They are the backbone of our economy, and they should not be…

On the recordMay 26, 2026
Texas is home to more than 3.5 million small businesses. They are the backbone of our economy, and they should not be treated like criminal suspects by Washington bureaucrats.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

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Discussing the importance of small businesses in Texas.

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